Untitled 

This is a painting by Harrison Fisher who lived in America at the turn of the century, we can see that it was most likely created with traditional materials. The artist's rendering of the fabric gives us an insight into the labor involved in producing the garments and furnishings of this period. Look closely, and you'll see how the material influences the overall appearance of the composition, its inherent qualities of texture, weight, color and form. This would have involved a huge amount of labor, and in turn makes an artwork that conveys social and cultural significance. Paintings like this give us insight into the huge amount of work that has gone into the production of clothes in the industrial era, and encourages us to value the time, skill, and energy involved in creating the material world around us.