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I Saw the Figure 5 in Gold, 1928 (oil, graphite, ink, and gold leaf on paperboard)
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I Saw the Figure 5 in Gold, 1928 (oil, graphite, ink, and gold leaf on paperboard)
3493148 I Saw the Figure 5 in Gold, 1928 (oil, graphite, ink, and gold leaf on paperboard) by Demuth, Charles (1883-1935); 90.2x76.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Demuth created this portrait of his friend, the Puerto-Rican/American poet and physician William Carlos Williams (1883-1963), using imagery from Williamss poem " The Great Figure, " which evokes the sights and sounds of a fire engine speeding down the street at night.
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I Saw the Figure 5 in Gold, 1928
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is a captivating and dynamic artwork created by Charles Demuth. This print captures the essence of Demuth's original oil painting, showcasing his mastery of various mediums such as graphite, ink, and gold leaf on paperboard. The piece measures 90.2x76.2 cm and is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Demuth drew inspiration from his close friend William Carlos Williams' poem "The Great Figure" which vividly describes the sights and sounds of a fire engine speeding through a city street at night. Through geometric shapes, precisionist lines, and vibrant colors, Demuth brings this imagery to life on canvas. The painting portrays an urban landscape with bold red hues symbolizing the fire engine's presence amidst the bustling cityscape. The carefully placed street lights illuminate the scene while abstract numbers add an element of mystery and intrigue. This artwork exemplifies modernism with its innovative approach to capturing movement and energy within an urban setting. It showcases Demuth's unique style known as precisionism or geometric abstraction. Overall, "I Saw the Figure 5 in Gold" is a testament to Demuth's artistic brilliance and his ability to translate poetry into visual form. It invites viewers to immerse themselves in the excitement of city life while appreciating the artist's technical skill and creative vision.
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