Charles Demuth
1883–1935 · American · 23 artworks
PrecisionismExpressionismClean linesGeometric formsWatercolor washesIndustrial subject matterSubtle color palettes
artist bio
Charles Demuth was an American painter known for his Precisionist paintings and delicate watercolors. He played a significant role in the development of American modernism, bridging European avant-garde ideas with American industrial landscapes and still life.
what you'll learn
Studying Demuth's work allows students to explore the intersection of realism and abstraction, and to understand how artists can find beauty and order in industrial subjects. Students can also learn about watercolor techniques and composition.
related: Charles Sheeler, Francis Picabia
23 artworks
Plums
1925
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Buildings
1930
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Chimney and Water Tower
1931
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The Boat Ride from Sorrento
1919
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Business
1921
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The Tower
1920
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My Egypt
1927
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Self-Portrait
1907
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After All
1933
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Provincetown Dunes
1914
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Buildings, Lancaster
1930
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End of the Parade, Coatesville, Pa.
1920
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And the Home of the Brave
1931
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Coastal Scene
1915
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Rue du Singe Qui Pêche
1921
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Aucassin and Nicolette
1921
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Hotel
1921
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Sail: In Two Movements
1919
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Modern Conveniences
1921
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Lancaster
1920
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Red Cabbages, Rhubarb and Orange
1929
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Pansies
1915
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Buildings Abstraction, Lancaster
1931
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