Hibiscus by Charles Demuth
Description:
Hibiscus by Charles Demuth is a floral watercolor painting that exemplifies the artist’s skill in capturing the delicate beauty of flowers through his precisionist lens. Known for his clean lines, balanced compositions, and mastery of watercolor, Demuth brings the hibiscus flower to life in this work, highlighting its organic curves and vibrant petals. Demuth’s approach to still life, especially floral subjects, is characterized by a unique blend of realism and abstraction, where the forms are simplified, yet retain their natural essence. His careful use of color and composition in Hibiscus reflects his deep understanding of structure and balance, hallmarks of his artistic style.
Charles Demuth, born in 1883 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, trained at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and later studied in Paris, where he was influenced by the European modernist movements. While his precisionist works often focused on industrial themes, Demuth’s still lifes, particularly his floral pieces, demonstrate his ability to explore the natural world with a refined, geometric perspective. His floral works, such as Hibiscus, show the versatility of his technique and his ability to find beauty and order in simple, everyday subjects.
Details:
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Location and Date Created: United States, early 20th century
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Medium: Watercolor on paper
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Full Artwork Name: Hibiscus
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Artwork Style: Precisionism, Modernism
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Subject/Topic: Floral still life depicting a hibiscus flower