The Boathouse
1885
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1885
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
Dominant colour
The Boathouse is a 1885 oil by Luigi Loir, a Impressionism work, held at Art Institute of Chicago.
The painting shows a small boathouse by a lake. It's a quiet scene with a few trees and a boat. The artist used simple colors to create a calm mood, which is interesting because it was painted during a time when many artists were experimenting with bold colors and styles, and this work's subtle approach stands out. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of glazing.
