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The Exhibition, by William Nicholson, 1898

The Exhibition

William Nicholson

1898

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

The Exhibition is a 1898 by William Nicholson, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
William Nicholson
When & what style?
1898 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a dimly lit room with two people standing near a wall of framed art. The wall is covered in empty rectangles, like blank canvases or missing paintings. One person is turned slightly toward the other, who is bent over, looking at something on the floor. The empty frames stand out—they’re the main focus. It’s like the artist is asking what’s missing or what’s being ignored. If you like this style, look up Impressionism next.

About the artist

Portrait of William Nicholson
Artist

William Nicholson

Sir William Newzam Prior Nicholson (5 February 1872 – 16 May 1949) was a British painter of still-life, landscape and portraits.

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