Hot Corn Seller

William P. Chappel

Created:

Movement:

1870

Realism

key Notes:

Street Vendor Scene, 19th-Century Urban Life

Dimensions:

6 1/8 x 9 3/16 in. (15.6 x 23.3 cm)

medium:

Oil on slate paper

Difficulty:

Expert

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story of the work:

"Hot Corn Seller" by William P. Chappel, created in the 1870s, depicts a street vendor selling roasted corn, reflecting the urban life and social dynamics of the period. The painting is notable for its attention to detail and the portrayal of everyday American scenes, characteristic of Chappel's work, although specific details about its exhibition history or provenance remain unknown.

Description of the work:

"Hot Corn Seller" by William P. Chappel, created in the 1870s using oil on slate paper, depicts a street vendor engaged in the sale of corn, characterized by a rich color palette and dynamic brushwork that captures the vibrancy of the scene. The composition emphasizes the figure of the seller, surrounded by an array of corn, with a focus on the textures of the clothing and the organic forms of the produce, reflecting the everyday life of the period.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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