Who painted The Geranium in My Window?

The Geranium in My Window was painted by Louise M. Dunn in 1930.

Where can I see The Geranium in My Window?

The Geranium in My Window is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

The Geranium in My Window

Louise M. Dunn , 1930

The Geranium in My Window is a drawing by Louise M. Dunn. It dates from 1930 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Louise M.

About this work

Overview

Louise M. Dunn’s drawing titled *The Geranium in My Window* dates from around 1930 and is part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art. The work presents a modest interior view: a flowerpot of geraniums placed on a windowsill, set against a stone wall, with a distant snowy mountain range visible through the window.

Subject & Meaning

The composition captures a moment of quiet decline; the geraniums appear wilted, their petals faded and leaves drooping, suggesting the passage of time or seasonal change. The stark contrast between the muted interior and the bright, snow‑capped peaks beyond the pane may evoke a sense of isolation or contemplation of the natural world beyond domestic confines.

Technique & Style

Executed with loose, gestural strokes, the drawing conveys immediacy, as if rendered from memory or a brief observation. Despite the apparent decay of the flowers, Dunn retains their pink, yellow, and green hues, applying color with a light, almost impasto‑like handling that emphasizes texture over precise detail.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1930, the piece entered the Cleveland Museum of Art’s holdings through acquisition (specific donor information not recorded). Its presence in the museum’s collection reflects an interest in early twentieth‑century American drawing and the domestic genre scenes that were common among women artists of the period.