The Artist Looks at Nature
Charles Sheeler (American, 1883–1965)
1943
On view — Gallery 262 at the Art Institute of Chicago.
The Artist Looks at Nature presents an imagined scene of rolling greenery, massive stone walls, stairs, and pathways. Contrary to its title, the artist, Charles Sheeler, depicted himself seated at an easel, ignoring the brightly lit landscape in front of him. Rather, the figure works intently on a…
Description courtesy of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- 53.3 × 45.7 cm (21 × 18 in.)
- Origin
- United States