A Lesson in Wisdom

1883

Frederick Stuart Church

Associated Names
Frederic Stuart Church

Artist, American, 1842 - 1924

The image features flowing lines and sharp angles, with a seated figure and rounded shapes placed along a horizontal plane. The composition includes intricate cross-hatching and sweeping curves, suggesting a landscape intertwined with man-made structures. The figure appears to be a woman in a draped gown leaning forward gracefully. Next to her are small, rounded forms with circular eyes resembling owls. These elements are joined by abstract foliage and linear details creating a dreamlike scene.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

William Greenbaum Fine Arts; Louis Prang

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: Copyright by/F.S. CHURCH. NY/1883; lower right in graphite: Mr. Prang/Compliments. F.S. Church

Wikidata ID

Q76549577

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