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Culebra Cut
Culebra Cut is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Jonas Lie. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
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Overview
Culebra Cut is a 1913 oil painting by Jonas Lie, a Norwegian-born American artist known for his landscapes and documentation of the Panama Canal.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a coal mine with a train track, set in a valley surrounded by steep cliffs under a cloudy grey sky. Figures are shown working or standing near the track, conveying an atmosphere of industry and labor.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, Culebra Cut is associated with the American Impressionism movement, although Lie is also recognized for his Expressionist works, particularly those capturing coastal and urban scenes.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Detroit Institute of Arts collection. It is one of thirty canvases Lie created documenting the Panama Canal.
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Artist
Jonas Lie (April 29, 1880 – January 18, 1940) was a Norwegian-born American painter and teacher.
