Charles Demuth: Iris (1933)

Charles Demuth (1883 – 1935), Iris, signed C Demuth and dated ’33 (lower right), watercolor and pencil on paper, 14 x 10 in. (35.6 x 25.4 cm.), Executed in 1933, Image Source: Sotheby’s

“Charles Demuth is widely regarded as one of the most talented watercolorists in the history of American art. Nowhere is this more apparent than in his still life compositions. With a discerning eye and sharp attention to detail, Demuth faithfully depicts familiar objects with liveliness and modernity that are quintessential to him. The intentional “unfinished” quality of Iris—with its select flowers and stems left uncolored—further undermines the realism traditionally associated with still life compositions, bringing the genre into the 1930s.”

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15 Comments Add yours

  1. christinenovalarue's avatar christinenovalarue says:

    🖌️🖌️🖌️

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  2. Ashley's avatar Ashley says:

    A beautiful watercolour; a delicate, light touch and wonderfully observed 🙋‍♂️

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    1. I am happy you enjoy this, Ashely. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. 🙂

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  3. The painting is very pretty. Almost ghost-like in allowing your mind to fill it in. I do like it! Have a great week!

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    1. You have a wonderful week, also, Sheila! 🙂

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  4. Béatrice's avatar Béatrice says:

    I am always under the spell of your pictorial choices. Thank you for providing us with this painting collection.

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    1. My pleasure, always, Béatrice. 🙂

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  5. Priti's avatar Priti says:

    Wonderful water colour art by Charles Demuth! Well shared

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    1. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Priti. I am happy you enjoy this. 🙂🌺

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  6. Michele Lee's avatar Michele Lee says:

    Stunning! I see why he is regarded as one of the most talented watercolorists.

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    1. I agree – I don’t know how he infused such life into this watercolor. These flowers seem to be bending to a gentle breeze. 🙂

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      1. Michele Lee's avatar Michele Lee says:

        Incredible! I can only imagine and admire. Which is itself a gift. 😊

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