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The Apple Gatherers
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Karl Anderson disliked the industrialized cities of his day and opted to paint rural settings seemingly untouched by modern development. The leisurely activity of apple picking contrasts with demanding work in urban factories, and the young girl dressed in all white may represent idealized innocence. The artist stated that his paintings were meant to capture “the fragrance of the beauty of life.”
| Artist / Maker | Karl Anderson |
|---|---|
| Date | 1912 |
| Culture / Origin | America |
| Medium | oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | Unframed: 134 x 127.6 cm (52 3/4 x 50 1/4 in.) |
| Department | American Painting and Sculpture |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
Karl Anderson (American, 1874–1956) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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