Business - Charles Demuth
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Description
Business, painted in 1921 by Charles Demuth, is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Precisionist movement with its sharp focus on industrial and architectural subjects.
Charles Demuth's 1921 painting, Business, exemplifies the Precisionist movement with its sharp focus on industrial and architectural subjects. Demuth, an American painter associated with both Cubism and Precisionism, renders a simplified, almost abstracted view of urban architecture. The painting presents a building facade, dissected into geometric planes and rendered with a cool, restrained palette. The composition features a grid-like window structure, a calendar, and other architectural elements, all contributing to a sense of order and clarity. The interplay of light and shadow creates depth, while the overall effect is one of stillness and precision. Demuth's work captures the spirit of early 20th-century America, reflecting its industrial growth and urban development. His Precisionist style reduces forms to their essential shapes, celebrating the beauty found in modern structures. Business is a study in form and light, showcasing Demuth's unique approach to portraying the American landscape.
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Manufacturing
Each print is produced to order using 12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified archival paper. Designed in Britain and printed at your nearest production hub to reduce waste and speed up delivery.
Business - Charles Demuth
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Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Choose poster, framed print, canvas or framed canvas
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
Care & Cleaning
To keep your artwork looking its best:
- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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Artist Biography
Charles Demuth
Demuth's art is characterised by its clean lines, geometric forms, and a cool, detached observation of the modern world. He found beauty in the industrial landscape of America, transforming factories, skyscrapers, and bridges into elegant compositions. Works such as 'The Figure 5 in Gold' exemplify his Precisionist style, blending abstract elements with recognisable imagery. His delicate watercolours, often depicting flowers and fruits, reveal a more sensual and intimate side to his artistic practice.
Today, Charles Demuth's art continues to captivate collectors with its timeless elegance and subtle commentary on the machine age. His Precisionist vision paved the way for later movements like Minimalism, and his influence can be seen in the work of contemporary artists who explore the intersection of art and technology. Owning a Demuth print is owning a piece of American modernism.
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