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Lois Dodd's 1980 painting Steamed Window featured on artcritical

publication · 2026-04-22

On March 28, 2016, artcritical showcased Lois Dodd's 1980 oil on linen painting, Steamed Window, measuring 36x28 inches. This piece delves into the themes of light and domestic spaces, portraying a steamed window, a recurring motif in her body of work. Born in 1927, Dodd, who resides in New York, co-established the Tanager Gallery in 1952. Her artwork is included in prominent museum collections across the United States and continues to inspire emerging representational artists. The 2016 article underscores her impact on American painting, highlighting her technical skill and the interplay between the fleeting and the enduring in her art. The image was graciously provided by Alexandre Gallery and is still available in artcritical's archives.

Key facts

  • Lois Dodd painted Steamed Window in 1980
  • The artwork measures 36 x 28 inches
  • Medium is oil on linen
  • Image courtesy of Alexandre Gallery
  • Posted on artcritical March 28, 2016 at 5:20 am
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Artists

  • Lois Dodd

Institutions

  • Alexandre Gallery
  • artcritical
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Locations

  • New York
  • United States

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