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Drawing on Door, A. Kinder or Rinder, 1887
A. Kinder or RinderGerman

Drawing on Door

1887 · Painting · 62.2 × 51.3 cm

Can I see it?

Yes, on view now

Where is “Drawing on Door” now? Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 3rd Floor, 10B, Washington, D.C. Yes, on view now. Checked September 25, 2026.

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Washington, D.C., United States

RoomLuce Foundation Center, 3rd Floor, 10B

Closing soon· until 7:00 PM

On public display.

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About the painting

Drawing on Door captures a flirtatious encounter between a young man and woman. The peaceful setting, traditional clothing, and woman's tender skepticism impart a sentimental tone on the painting. Genre paintings that show scenes of everyday life have been a popular subject throughout history. They were especially fashionable around the time of the Industrial Revolution because they presented a romantic view of the past during a time of rapid change.

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Details

Accession number
1952.13.82

What it shows

Courting, flirtingArtArchitectureRecreationOccupationsDomesticFigure groupArtist

In the catalog

PaintingsOilGerman paintingImpressionism19th century

Sources

In the same room · Luce Foundation Center, 3rd Floor, 10B, Smithsonian American Art Museum

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