The artwork, titled “After All,” was created by Charles Demuth in 1933 and is part of the Precisionism art movement. This cityscape is also a part of the “Architecture of Lancaster” series, highlighting the structural and architectural aspects of that locality.
In “After All,” Demuth meticulously depicts an industrial urban scene characterized by its geometric precision and clean lines. The composition features a cluster of buildings rendered in varying shades of red and brown, punctuated by stark vertical elements such as chimneys and utility poles. The prominent, towering smokestacks and intricate network of pipes emphasize the industrial theme. The buildings are depicted with a mix of flat color planes and sharp, detailed areas, typical of the Precisionism style, which strives for clarity and simplicity through the use of geometric forms and a limited color palette. The overall impression is one of stark, almost clinical urban beauty, celebrating the architectural forms and industrial age through a lens of precision and refinement.
