In the Meeting House

William Valentine Schevill

Created:

Movement:

unknown

Realism

key Notes:

Community gathering, Spiritual reflection.

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"In the Meeting House," created by William Valentine Schevill in 1910, depicts a gathering within a Quaker meeting space, reflecting the artist's interest in community and spiritual themes. The painting is notable for its use of light and composition to convey a sense of tranquility and introspection, characteristic of Schevill's broader oeuvre that often explores social and cultural narratives.

Description of the work:

"In the Meeting House," painted by William Valentine Schevill, depicts an interior scene characterized by a warm, subdued color palette that enhances the intimate atmosphere of the gathering. The composition features figures arranged in a semi-circle, engaged in a communal activity, with attention to the interplay of light and shadow that highlights the architectural details of the meeting house.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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