La Pastiche I Saw the Figure 5 in Gold Charles Demuth Steel/Natural Wood Framed 29.25-Inches H x 25.25-Inches W Abstract Canvas Hand-Painted Painting

Charles Demuth's I Saw the Figure Five in Gold was inspired by a poem written by his friend, William Carlos Williams, which was about his experience of seeing the large golden 'five' on the side of a fire engine as it barrelled past him on the street. Demuth's painting is a visual representation of the poem done in the distinct and geometric style of Precisionism for which he was known for. The vivid red of the firetruck contrasts sharply with the dull grey street in the background. Each of the three 'fives' pops into the foreground more as they grow larger, eventually overtaking the piece. This piece, with it's bold colors and clean, distinct shapes is considered one of the American classics in painting. Frame Description: Magnesium Silver Frame