The Real Deal, Charles Demuth

Feeling a bit shamefaced by my naiveté concerning the last post, I felt the need to present an actual artist from a period I so admire; Charles Demuth of course comes to mind.

This image still startles me.

Turkish Bath with Self Portrait

Charles Demuth

1918

Really quite extraordinary , the background action a bit shocking.

I was unaware that he was born in Lancaster Pennsylvania, I am hard pressed to imagine this man with his fantastic imagery hailing from such a dour(though attractive) place. The Demuth Museum link provides more details.

Self Portrait

1907

 

b. 8th of November 1883

d. 23rd of October 1935

Final home, now the Demuth Museum, quite a good looking place.

Buildings, Lancaster

1930

Distinguished Air

1936

The painting I am most familiar with, I assume the sculpture that is being admired is a mock Brancusi.

Three Sailors

1917

I’m sad to say I hesitated including this, I tend towards prudery I’m afraid.

Men at a Bar

1912

I really admire the sense of artificial light captured in the medium of watercolor, no mean feat.

Artist on the Beach at Provincetown

1934

Poppies

1929

Wishing all a happy weekend,

Babylon Baroque