View from the Artist's Window, Grove Street

Robert Frederick Blum

Created:
Movement:
1900
Impressionism
key Notes:
Urban landscape, Atmospheric perspective
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Dimensions:
22 5/16 x 19 1/2 in. (56.7 x 49.5 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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View from the Artist's Window, Grove Street by Robert Frederick Blum

Robert Frederick Blum (1857–1903) was an American artist known for his contributions to the American Impressionist movement. His painting, View from the Artist's Window, Grove Street, created in 1900, exemplifies his adept use of oil on canvas to capture the intimate and serene atmosphere of domestic interiors. Blum's work is characterized by a delicate interplay of light and shadow, reflecting his keen observation of everyday life. This painting is significant for its portrayal of urban domesticity at the turn of the 20th century, offering insights into the artist's personal environment and the broader cultural context of the time. Blum's artistic career was marked by his travels to Japan, which influenced his style and contributed to the cross-cultural exchange between East and West in art. His works remain an important part of American art history, celebrated for their technical skill and evocative compositions.

Description of the work:

"View from the Artist's Window, Grove Street" by Robert Frederick Blum, created in 1900, is an oil on canvas painting that captures an intimate urban scene from the artist's perspective. The work exemplifies Blum's impressionistic style, characterized by loose brushwork and a focus on light and atmosphere, depicting the everyday life and architecture of Grove Street.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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View from the Artist's Window, Grove Street