Cafe Lafayette
Albert E. Henselmann
key Notes:
Urban nightlife, vibrant color palette.
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medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Intermediate
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story of the work:
"Café Lafayette," painted by Albert E. Henselmann in 1925, captures the vibrant atmosphere of a Parisian café, reflecting the cultural milieu of the Roaring Twenties. The work is notable for its use of color and light, which evoke the lively social interactions characteristic of the era, and it contributes to the broader narrative of modernist art's engagement with urban life.
Description of the work:
"Cafe Lafayette," painted by Albert E. Henselmann, features a vibrant depiction of a bustling café scene characterized by its dynamic composition and rich color palette. The work employs a combination of impressionistic brushwork and detailed figures, capturing the lively atmosphere of social interaction within an urban setting.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum
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