Christina's World

Andrew Wyeth

Created:
Movement:
1948
Realism
key Notes:
Isolation, Rural Landscape
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Dimensions:
81.9 cm × 121.3 cm
medium:
Tempera on panel
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Christina's World by Andrew Wyeth

Christina's World, painted by Andrew Wyeth in 1948, is a seminal work in American art, executed using tempera on panel. The painting depicts a woman, Christina Olson, lying in a field, gazing towards a distant farmhouse, capturing a poignant sense of isolation and determination. Wyeth's use of tempera, a medium known for its precision and detail, enhances the realism and emotional depth of the scene. This work is often celebrated for its meticulous technique and its ability to evoke a narrative that resonates with viewers. Andrew Wyeth, a prominent figure in 20th-century American realism, drew inspiration from the landscapes and people around his home in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, and Cushing, Maine. Christina's World remains one of Wyeth's most iconic paintings, reflecting his deep connection to the American landscape and his subjects.

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Christina's World by Andrew Wyeth

Created in 1948, "Christina's World" by Andrew Wyeth is a tempera on panel painting that depicts a woman lying in a field, gazing towards a distant farmhouse, embodying a sense of isolation and longing. The artwork is noted for its realistic style and meticulous detail, capturing the rural landscape of Cushing, Maine, where the subject, Christina Olson, lived.

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Christina's World