Artwork
Calla Lilies (Bert Savoy)
Calla Lilies (Bert Savoy) is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Charles Demuth. It dates from 1927 and is held in the collection of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
About this work
Overview
Calla Lilies (Bert Savoy) is an oil painting created by Charles Demuth in 1927. It is part of the collection at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a vase containing calla lilies with white petals and yellow centers, accompanied by green leaves and long, curved stems. The subject is set against a dark blue background, which accentuates the flowers.
Technique & Style
Demuth's use of oil paint achieves a realistic representation of the flowers. The simplicity of the composition belies the detailed rendering of the subject.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles Henry Buckius Demuth (November 8, 1883 – October 23, 1935) was an American painter who specialized in watercolors and turned to oils late in his career, developing a style of painting known as Precisionism.
Museum
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
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