A. Kinder or Rinder, Drawing on Door, 1887, oil on canvas, 24 1⁄2 x 20 1⁄4 in. (62.2 x 51.3 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Laura Dreyfus Barney and Natalie Clifford Barney in memory of their mother, Alice Pike Barney, 1952.13.82
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Drawing on Door
- Artist
- Date
- 1887
- Location
- Dimensions
- 24 1⁄2 x 20 1⁄4 in. (62.2 x 51.3 cm.)
- Credit Line
- Gift of Laura Dreyfus Barney and Natalie Clifford Barney in memory of their mother, Alice Pike Barney
- Mediums
- Mediums Description
- oil on canvas
- Classifications
- Subjects
- Architecture Exterior — domestic
- Architecture Exterior — detail — door
- German
- Occupation — art — artist
- Recreation — courting
- Figure group
- Object Number
- 1952.13.82
Artwork Description
Drawing on Door captures a flirtatious encounter between a young man and woman. The peaceful setting, traditional clothing, and woman's tender skepticism impart a sentimental tone on the painting. Genre paintings that show scenes of everyday life have been a popular subject throughout history. They were especially fashionable around the time of the Industrial Revolution because they presented a romantic view of the past during a time of rapid change.
