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Waterfront Mill

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76.0 x 91.0 cm

Explore the captivating Precisionist paintings of Niles Spencer (1893-1952). Known for geometric depictions of American industrial landscapes, urban scenes & architectural forms. Featured in MoMA, Whitney & Smithsonian collections.

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Waterfront Mill

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Depicting an industrial mill complex in a flat, angular style, Spencer’s Waterfront Mill, like Charles Sheeler’s Water, notably lacks signs of human presence and activity. The mill is pristinely painted with clean edges and smooth brushwork; there is no evidence of age or wear-and-tear. Thus, Spencer’s composition, based on a historical mill in Bristol, Rhode Island, appears as an emblem of timeless efficiency. Interest in such examples of vernacular architecture spiked among artists after the end of World War I and through World War II, partly because their no-nonsense design seemed to exemplify the phrase "form follows function," coined by architect Louis Sullivan.

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What are the format and size of "Waterfront Mill"?

"Waterfront Mill" by Niles Spencer is proportioned as a landscape work of 76 x 91 cm.

What is the dominant hue of "Waterfront Mill" by Niles Spencer?

The dominant hue of "Waterfront Mill" by Niles Spencer is golden yellow range. The hue is the underlying tone of the palette.

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Artist Biography

early life and education

niles spencer, an american painter of the precisionist school, was born on may 16, 1893, in pawtucket, rhode island. he studied at the rhode island school of design from 1913 to 1915 and later attended the ferrer school in new york city, where he was taught by robert henri and george bellows.

artistic style and influences

spencer's work is characterized by its geometric shapes and crisp focus, often depicting industrial scenes. his style was influenced by european cubism, which he was exposed to during his travels to europe in 1921-22 and again in 1928-1929. the metropolitan museum of art, the whitney museum of american art, and moma all have his works in their permanent collections.

notable works

some of spencer's notable works include:

legacy

spencer's work continues to be celebrated for its unique blend of precisionist style and industrial subject matter. his legacy can be seen in the many institutions that have his works in their collections, including the whitney museum of american art, which has an extensive collection of his paintings. (niles spencer | whitney museum of american art) spencer's life and work serve as a testament to the enduring power of industrial landscapes in american art.
Niles Spencer

Niles Spencer

1893 - 1952 , United States

Quick Facts

  • Full Name: Niles Spencer
  • Nationality: American
  • Date Of Birth: 1893
  • Date Of Death: 1952
  • Place Of Birth: Pawtucket, United States of America
  • Notable Artworks:
    • Erie Underpass
    • The Dormer Window
    • Western Pennsylvania
  • Artistic Movement Or Style: Precisionism
  • Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
    • Charles Sheeler
    • Robert Henri
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