Artwork
Girl Sewing
Girl Sewing is a drawing by William Sommer. It dates from 1929 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1930.2084
- Credit line
- Hinman B. Hurlbut Collection
About this work
Overview
Girl Sewing is a 1929 watercolor drawing by American Modernist artist William Sommer, held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a young girl sewing, her face turned away, wearing a pink shirt and blue skirt, surrounded by a warm beige background with a window and lamp. The scene conveys quiet contemplation as the girl focuses on her task.
Technique & Style
Sommer's use of watercolor achieves a soft, dreamy quality through gentle brushstrokes and subtle color gradations, characteristic of his Modernist approach.
History & Provenance
William Sommer, born in Detroit in 1867, was largely self-taught but trained in Europe. He worked as a commercial lithographer before co-founding the Kokoon Arts Club in Cleveland in 1907 to promote modern art.
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Artist
William Sommer (1867–1949) was an American Modernist painter. William Sommer was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1867. He was largely self-taught, but received instruction early on from artist and commercial lithographer…
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