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Girl Sewing

William Sommer , 1929

Girl Sewing, by William Sommer, 1929
Girl Sewing, by William Sommer, 1929

Girl Sewing is a drawing by William Sommer. It dates from 1929 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Girl Sewing is a 1929 watercolor drawing by American Modernist artist William Sommer, held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a young girl sewing, her face turned away, wearing a pink shirt and blue skirt, surrounded by a warm beige background with a window and lamp. The scene conveys quiet contemplation as the girl focuses on her task.

Technique & Style

Sommer's use of watercolor achieves a soft, dreamy quality through gentle brushstrokes and subtle color gradations, characteristic of his Modernist approach.

History & Provenance

William Sommer, born in Detroit in 1867, was largely self-taught but trained in Europe. He worked as a commercial lithographer before co-founding the Kokoon Arts Club in Cleveland in 1907 to promote modern art.

Artist & collection

Portrait of William Sommer

Artist

William Sommer

William Sommer (1867–1949) was an American Modernist painter. William Sommer was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1867. He was largely self-taught, but received instruction early on from artist and commercial lithographer…

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