James Daugherty

Picnic
1916

A vibrant expressionist painting depicting a bustling outdoor scene with figures in colorful attire. A woman in a blue dress and red hat stands prominently in the foreground, while others around her are adorned with bright parasols and garments in shades of red, yellow, and purple, suggesting a lively social gathering. The brushwork is loose and dynamic, adding to the sense of movement and energy within the composition.

A vibrant expressionist painting depicting a bustling outdoor scene with figures in colorful attire. A woman in a blue dress and red hat stands prominently in the foreground, while others around her are adorned with bright parasols and garments in shades of red, yellow, and purple, suggesting a lively social gathering. The brushwork is loose and dynamic, adding to the sense of movement and energy within the composition.

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Date
1916

Classification
Paintings

Medium
Oil on canvas

Dimensions
Overall: 28 5/16 × 38 3/8in. (71.9 × 97.5 cm)

Accession number
77.1.15a-b

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Lawrence H. Bloedel Bequest

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

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James Daugherty
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