Created:
Movement:
1910
Realism
key Notes:
Vibrant Still Life
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Dimensions:
12 x 16 1/4 in. (30.5 x 41.3 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

"Cabbages," painted by Joseph Lindon Smith in 1910, exemplifies the artist's interest in still life and his ability to capture the textures and colors of everyday objects. The work reflects the early 20th-century American art movement's focus on realism and the appreciation of domestic themes, contributing to the broader discourse on the representation of nature in art.

Description of the work:

"Cabbages," painted by Joseph Lindon Smith, features a still life composition that prominently displays a cluster of cabbages rendered with meticulous attention to detail. The work is characterized by its vibrant color palette, which highlights the varying shades of green and the textured surfaces of the cabbages, set against a subdued background that enhances the overall visual impact of the subject.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Cabbages