Artwork
Among the Old Poets
Among the Old Poets is a print by the Impressionist artist John Parker Davis. It dates from 1887 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Among the Old Poets is a print created by John Parker Davis in 1887, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a gathering of elderly poets engaged in discussion, their attire and literary works conveying a sense of historical depth.
Technique & Style
The artist's attention to detail in the poets' clothing and books is notable, and the style may be related to sfumato, a technique that creates a soft, hazy effect by layering thin glazes of paint.
Artist & collection
