Welcome to Our City 1921

"Welcome to Our City," painted in 1921 by Charles Demuth, exemplifies Precisionism, an American art movement emphasizing geometric forms and clarity. The painting features a simplified, almost abstract depiction of a city scene, with a prominent dome, likely a municipal building, dominating the composition. The flat planes and sharp angles of the buildings, contrasted with the more organic curves of the dome, create a sense of order and modernity that was characteristic of the movement. Demuth’s use of strong colors, such as red and black, adds to the painting's graphic impact.