The artwork titled “Buildings” was created by Charles Demuth in 1930, and belongs to the Precisionism art movement. It is a cityscape belonging to the “Architecture of Lancaster” series.
The artwork displays a precise depiction of industrial structures, marked by sharp lines and geometric forms characteristic of Precisionism. The scene features bold, prominently red buildings, along with a tall, cylindrical chimney, suggestive of factory buildings. There is an evident play between light and shadow, which gives volume and depth to the architectural elements. Additionally, wisps of smoke billow from one of the structures, providing a sense of activity and function. The background is minimalistic, allowing the focus to remain on the meticulous and almost abstract representation of industrial architecture. The overall composition reflects a harmony between human-made structures and modernist artistic interpretations.
