Study for Industrial Landscape

Carl Grossberg

Created:

Movement:

1930

Precisionism

key Notes:

Industrial abstraction, urban dynamism.

Dimensions:

24 x 30 1/4 in. (61 x 76.8 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Study for Industrial Landscape" by Carl Grossberg, created in 1919, exemplifies the artist's engagement with the themes of modernity and industrialization, reflecting the socio-economic changes of early 20th-century America. This work is significant for its exploration of urban environments and the interplay between nature and industry, contributing to the broader discourse on American Scene painting during this period.

Description of the work:

"Study for Industrial Landscape" by Carl Grossberg presents a dynamic composition characterized by a palette of muted earth tones and industrial hues, reflecting the artist's engagement with the themes of modernity and urbanization. The work features a series of geometric forms and structures, suggesting the presence of factories and machinery, while the interplay of light and shadow enhances the sense of depth and movement within the industrial scene.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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