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Charles Demuth

67 works

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Muted watercolor of overlapping geometric planes and rounded organic shapes in beige, gray, and rust tones.

Bermuda Landscape No. 2

1917

Abstract watercolor of angular planes in blue, ochre and grey suggesting a town with a central tower and arched openings.

Bermuda Landscape No. 1

1917

Watercolor of a woman in an orange dress with flowers in her hair beside an older bearded man holding roses, in a warm interi

No, No O God!

1918

Watercolor of a bare-chested man in black tights between a man in blue uniform and a woman in a white gown, with speech bubbl

The Ladies Will Pardon My Mouth's Being Full

1918

Watercolor of a dark-clad man gesturing toward a reclining golden-haired woman against swirling orange and blue washes.

The Girl with the Golden Eyes (La Fille aux yeux d'or)

1916

Watercolor of a standing bather in a swimsuit with two swimmers' heads in soft blue and gray water washes.

Three Figures in Water

1916

Watercolor interior of a crowded room with a red-headed woman surrounded by seated and standing people, chairs, and a framed

Interior with Group of People around Red-Headed Woman

1919

Watercolor of a lavish dinner scene with a woman in a feathered orange hat, a man at a table, and speech bubbles.

Lulu and Alva Schön at Lunch

1918

Angular painting of brick factory buildings, black smokestacks and crossing diagonal beams in muted red, grey and cream tones

Piano Mover's Holiday

1919

Geometric painting of a tall mast, crossing rigging lines and triangular sails above red-roofed buildings by a dark horizon.

Masts

1919

Watercolor of two acrobatic women in orange costumes in dynamic poses against a grey, swirling background.

Two Women Acrobats

1916

Watercolor and pencil sketch of fashionably dressed women in large hats gathered around a table in an interior.

The Death of Nana

1915

Watercolor of a woman in a yellow dress leaning over a bearded man, with rosary beads, a dog, and a shoe nearby.

Nana and Count Muffat

1916

Watercolor of a seated woman in a green dress and blue hat beside a crouching figure, with a bowl and brown washes.

Scene after Georges Stabs Himself with the Scissors

1916

Watercolor by Charles Demuth of a large nude figure seen from behind, with small dancers and top-hatted men in a glowing scen

Count Muffat's First View of Nana at the Theatre

1916

Watercolor of two women and a seated child on a beach, with sailboats on the sea behind them.

Two Women and Child on Beach

1916

Abstract watercolor of angular blue and grey planes with vertical masts and soft brown foliage shapes.

Bermuda, Masts and Foliage

1917

Watercolor of a standing woman in blue leaning over a reclining woman on a bed, with shoes and clothing on the floor.

Nana Visiting her Friend Satin

1915

Watercolor of a circus equestrienne in a pink tutu on a pale horse, with an assistant in an orange jacket beside her.

Equestrienne and Assistant

1917

Watercolor of a seated musician with a violin, surrounded by instruments, sheet music and a yellow starburst background.

Musician

1918

Watercolor of two acrobats in red leotards, one stretched diagonally and one leaning down, against muted ochre and grey washe

Two Trapeze Performers in Red

1917

Watercolor and pencil drawing of a woman in blue beside hanging punching bags, set against a yellow disc and angular brown sh

Woman Punching Bag

1915

Watercolor of two women reclining on a sofa by a fireplace, with a tea table and speech bubbles, by Charles Demuth, 1918.

Lulu and Alva Schön

1918

Watercolor of a beach ball, a figure in a white leotard, a draped table with fruit, and angular shapes against a yellow disk.

In Vaudeville: Two Acrobat-Jugglers

1916

Watercolor interior with a figure sprawled among overturned chairs, a ladder and scattered shoes, with handwritten speech bub

The Death of Countess Geschwitz

1918

Watercolor of a woman and a man in blue juggling patterned clubs before a yellow arch, with top hats on a table.

Jugglers with Indian Clubs

1917

Watercolor and pencil drawing of a dancing man in gray with raised arms beside seated figures and a chair, on orange tones.

At Marshall's

1917

Watercolor of three seated figures in orange and white facing a pale sea with sailboats, rocks and a pitcher nearby.

Three Figures Sketching

1916

Watercolor of stylized masked figures in orange, teal and blue costumes against dark columns and red drapery.

The Masque of the Red Death

1918

Watercolor of a bicycle rider below a female acrobat in red and brown costume, set against angular ochre and blue shapes.

Bicycle Acrobats

1917

Watercolor of a leaping male dancer in a black suit and top hat against radiating orange and yellow concentric rings.

In Vaudeville: Acrobatic Male Dancer with Top Hat

1920

Watercolor of an acrobat in red balancing on another's hands in a handstand, against a yellow sunburst and stars.

Two Acrobats in Red Tights

1917