Old Schoolhouse, Ryders by George Luks

Old Schoolhouse, Ryders 1929

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georgeluks

Private Collection

painting, watercolor

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tree

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rural-area

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painting

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landscape

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house

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impressionist landscape

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watercolor

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naive art

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cityscape

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watercolor

Dimensions: 14 x 20 cm

Copyright: Public domain

George Luks made this watercolor, *Old Schoolhouse, Ryders*, sometime in his career. The transparency of watercolor lends itself to a process of layering and revelation. It is like a performance that captures the fleeting qualities of light and atmosphere. Look closely at how the artist has rendered the American flag atop the schoolhouse. It’s not just a symbol of patriotism, it’s a dynamic, almost unruly element within the composition. The flag is caught in motion, rippling in the wind. You can see how the red stripes bleed into the white, creating a sense of vibrancy. The shadows on the lawn are long and expressive, rendered in shades of blue and green, adding depth and a sense of palpable energy to the scene. Luks was part of the Ashcan School, a group of artists that included painters like John Sloan and Everett Shinn. They sought to capture the gritty realities of urban life, but in this watercolor, Luks shows a completely different side of life, maybe a reflection of his summers spent painting outdoors. This piece embraces the beauty of the everyday and the transient.

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