Artwork

The Elevator

The Elevator, by Russell T. Limbach, 1928
The Elevator, by Russell T. Limbach, 1928

The Elevator is a print by Russell T. Limbach. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Elevator, a print by Russell T. Limbach from circa 1928, is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. It depicts a gathering of formally attired men in a dimly lit environment.

Subject & Meaning

The scene focuses on a group of serious-faced men in suits and hats, some with glasses or smoking pipes, engaged in conversation within a somber, introspective atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Limbach employed chiaroscuro to create depth and dimensionality, guiding the viewer's eye into the composition through strategic use of light and shadow against a dark, vertically lined background.

History & Provenance

Created around 1928, the work is currently held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artist & collection

Artist

Russell T. Limbach

Russell T. Limbach (1904–1971) was an American artist, born in Massillon.

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