Spring Blossoms, 19th-20th century
Henry Muhrmanexpand_more
Pastelexpand_more
Gift of the Joseph F. McCrindle Collectionexpand_more 2009.53.6
Not on Viewexpand_more
Born in Cincinatti, Ohio, Henry Muhrman moved to Germany at the age of 22 to study at the Munich art academy. In 1883, he settled in London, where he likely executed this pastel before moving back to Germany in 1901. Muhrman brilliantly captures the luminous, ephemeral quality of the spring blossoms in this dark shadowy garden. He applies quick, short strokes of white and pink pastel, so that the light-catching powdery particles twinkle against the dark branches.
Details
- Title
- Spring Blossoms
- Artist Life
- American (active in Germany and England), 1854-1916
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2009.53.6
- Provenance
- [Robert Isaacson, New York, 1970; sold, February 23, 1970, four pastels, for $100, to McCrindle]; Joseph McCrindle, New York, 1970-d. 2008); The Joseph F. McCrindle Foundation, New York (2008-2009; gave to MIA)
- Curator Approved
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