1900
oil
canvas
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
Commerce and Agriculture Bringing Wealth to Detroit is a 1900 oil by Thomas Dewing, a American Impressionism work, held at Detroit Institute of Arts.
This painting depicts three women in classical gowns, each holding a small object. The woman on the left holds a globe, while the one in the middle holds a small, ornate box. The woman on the right holds a sheaf of wheat. They are seated in front of a white wall, with a blue sky visible above it. The painting is framed in gold, with intricate carvings of snakes and leaves. The women are dressed in flowing robes, with their hair styled in a classical manner. The overall effect is one of serenity and elegance. The painting appears to be a celebration of the arts and commerce, with the women representing different aspects of these pursuits. The artist, Thomas Dewing, was known for his use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts of light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth.
Thomas Wilmer Dewing (May 4, 1851 – November 5, 1938) was an American painter working at the turn of the 20th century.
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