The artwork “Three Houses” by Robert Spencer, created in 1911, represents the Impressionism art movement and falls under the genre of cityscape. The painting depicts a modest urban scene featuring three adjacent houses. The structures dominate the composition and evoke a feeling of ordinary life in a city from the early 20th century.
The houses are rendered in soft, earthy tones, highlighting the texture and age of the buildings. The central house, painted in a muted green, stands in the forefront with a slightly worn appearance, complete with visible wooden shutters on its windows. The adjacent houses, painted in darker hues, add depth to the scene and introduce subtle color variations. In the foreground, figures can be seen engaging in everyday activities, emphasizing the human element of the cityscape. The overall atmosphere created by Spencer’s brushwork and choice of colors encapsulates the essence of Impressionism, capturing the interplay of light and the commonplace charm of urban life.
