Artwork

Arcturus

Arcturus, by Julian Alden Weir, 1893
Arcturus, by Julian Alden Weir, 1893

Arcturus is a print by the Impressionist artist Julian Alden Weir. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Arcturus is a print created by Julian Alden Weir in 1893, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a suited man standing in a field of tall grass and flowers, holding a hat and gazing calmly at the viewer, evoking a sense of serenity.

Technique & Style

Soft colors and a hazy landscape background create a peaceful atmosphere, with the artist using a range of colors to convey depth.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Julian Alden Weir

Artist

Julian Alden Weir

Julian Alden Weir was an American impressionist painter and member of the Cos Cob Art Colony in Greenwich, Connecticut.

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