Vintage Figure 5 in Gold Print by Charles Demuth, 1928

A modernist art print reproducing Charles Demuth’s I Saw the Figure 5 in Gold (1928), with a poetry, typography and city-life theme linked to William Carlos Williams’s The Great Figure.

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I Saw the Figure 5 in Gold by Charles Demuth

Bring a connection between poetry and modern art into your collection with this reproduction of Charles Demuth’s I Saw the Figure 5 in Gold, dated 1928. The painting pays tribute to William Carlos Williams’s poem The Great Figure, which describes a fire engine passing through city streets. That literary association makes the print a thoughtful choice for a study, reading corner or gallery devoted to twentieth-century art.

Art with a literary connection

The title’s reference to the figure five gives the work a distinctive identity, while its connection to Williams offers another way to enjoy it alongside books and other favourite artworks. Choose it for an interest in Demuth, modernist design or the meeting of written and visual expression. This product is a contemporary reproduction for wall display, not an original 1928 painting, a hand-painted work or an antique poster. Gold describes a colour in the artwork, not a metallic finish or applied gold leaf.

A personal home-office display

Imagine placing the print near a desk or favourite chair, with warm wooden furniture, softly textured cushions and a collection of poetry nearby. Its literary and city associations can give the room a personal point of interest without requiring every accessory to follow the same theme. The recorded red, gold and dark grey palette provides a starting point for coordinating companion prints and smaller decorative accents.

A small format can join an established gallery, while the large option gives the work a more prominent position. Pair it with contrasting geometric designs for a modern-art arrangement, or display it alongside other artworks with literary connections. Matching frames can connect individual pieces while leaving room for their differences. Consider the available wall area and usual viewing distance when selecting your size, particularly when planning a grouping above furniture.

Paper, printing and finish

Produced using giclée printing on quality 200gsm art paper, with a matte finish.

Pair it with

Continue the modernist movement theme with Fortunato Depero’s The Motorcyclist. Add Robert Delaunay’s Eiffel Tower for another city subject, and Paul Klee’s Untitled Abstract print to extend a gallery exploring geometric form and early modern art.

Explore companion abstract artwork

Discover complementary geometric and modernist designs in our abstract art prints collection, and find display ideas in our guide to abstract art in modern interiors.