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The Fraternity House, by Russell T. Limbach, 1928

The Fraternity House

Russell T. Limbach

1928

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Fraternity House is a 1928 by Russell T. Limbach, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Russell T. Limbach
When & what style?
1928
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a city street scene with a large building in the background. The building has several windows and a tree in front of it. The street is empty, and there are no people or vehicles visible. The painting is done in a dark, muted color palette, with shades of gray and brown dominating the scene. The overall mood is somber and quiet, with a sense of stillness and calm. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro, which is used to create a sense of depth and volume in artworks.

About the artist

Artist

Russell T. Limbach

Russell T. Limbach (1904–1971) was an American artist, born in Massillon.

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