“Buildings, Lancaster,” created by Charles Demuth in 1930, is a prominent work belonging to the Precisionism movement. The artwork, part of the “Architecture of Lancaster” series, is categorized under the cityscape genre.
The artwork showcases a detailed and geometric depiction of an urban scene. Dominating the composition is a large advertisement sign reading “Office & Plant Eshelman Feed Est. 1881” in bold, contrasting colors of yellow, blue, and white. The surrounding buildings are rendered with precise, angular forms and intersecting lines, reflecting the hallmarks of the Precisionism movement. A cloud, rendered in a stylized manner, drifts across the top of the scene, adding a dynamic element against the backdrop of a clear blue sky. The meticulous attention to architectural details and the interplay of light and shadow contribute to the artwork’s strong visual impact, emphasizing industrial and commercial elements within the urban landscape.
