The Basket Maker
Louis Lang
key Notes:
Domestic craftsmanship, 19th-century genre scene
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Dimensions:
27 1/4 x 34 1/4 in. (69.2 x 87 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:
"The Basket Maker," created by Louis Lang in 1853, depicts a Native American woman engaged in the traditional craft of basket weaving, reflecting the artist's interest in Indigenous cultures. The painting is notable for its attention to detail and the representation of everyday life, characteristic of Lang's work during his time in the United States.
Description of the work:
"The Basket Maker" by Louis Lang, created in 1853, depicts a young woman engaged in the craft of basket weaving, characterized by a warm color palette and naturalistic detail. The composition emphasizes the subject's concentration and skill, with soft light illuminating her figure and the textured materials of the basket, set against a simple, unobtrusive background.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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