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🎨 The blanket seller, c.1891 by Silvestro Lega 🇮🇹 oil on canvas, 143 × 95 cm Private Collection About the artwork: Silvestro Lega was a key member of the Macchiaioli group, a movement that preceded the Impressionists in Italy and focused on capturing scenes of everyday life using patches of color ("macchie" in Italian). "The Blanket Seller" is a prime example of this style, showcasing Lega's ability to depict ordinary subjects with a sense of realism and immediacy. This painting portrays a vendor, presumably selling blankets, a subject that reflects the Macchiaioli interest in the lives of common people. The composition captures the seller in a natural setting, possibly in a market or a public space, interacting with potential buyers. Lega's use of color and light is noteworthy; he employs a palette that conveys the textures and materiality of the blankets and the ambient outdoor light.
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🎨 Church Street El, 1920 by Charles Sheeler 🇺🇸 oil on canvas, 41 x 48.5 cm Cleveland Museum of Art, USA About the artwork: It known for his precisionist style, often explored themes of industrialization and modern architectur. It is a prime example of this focus, showcasing Sheeler's fascination with the urban landscape and industrial forms. The painting depicts an elevated railway structure, commonly referred to as the "El," in an urban setting. Sheeler's approach is characterized by a clean, precise depiction of the architectural forms,reflecting the industrial aesthetics of the early 20th century. Sheeler's use of color is subdued, with a palette dominated by grays, blues, and browns.This choice of color enhances the industrial feel of the painting, emphasizing the steel and concrete of the urban landscape.The attention to detail in the portrayal of the El's structure demonstrates Sheeler's skill in rendering complex architectural forms.
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