I Saw the Figure 5 in Gold, by Charles Demuth, 1928
Charles Demuth (American, 1883 – 1935) painted this famous Figure 5 in 1928. Measuring 35 1/2 x 30 inches (90.2 x 76.2 cm), created in oil, graphite, ink, and gold leaf on paperboard (Upson board), this artwork is on … Continue reading
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