Describing the Impressionist work Souvenirs or a Portrait of Miss Mary Potter can be difficult because much of the magic of the oil painting comes from the power of the portrait’s expression. Lawton Parker, the artist, has sought to present an elegant young woman in an informal, relaxed, and resting position even though she is clearly in a lavish environment. One can feel the immediacy of the moment and her facial features seem to convey layered emotions.
One can also see Miss Mary Potter’s youth in her skin and flexibility, though it also seems that her pose conveys that she is resting, relaxed, and probably even tired. She could also be described as partially interested by some hidden event that is occurring in front her. The subject, Mary Potter, is resting in a chair that is adorned with gold, wearing a formal white dress that appears wispy or translucent at the arms. She might be bored, but given the attire and the environment it seems likely that she is in a tired yet somewhat amused state. Her expression could be described as blank, but it seems more to be a blend of fatigue and jaded amusement. Miss Mary Potter slouches almost decadently, as if
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There is no way to even be certain what is being shown, as if the painting forces the viewer to invent some kind of context. There are shapes that seem vaguely human or like a distorted building. Or it could be isolated curves and angles of a face, perhaps of a man with a mustache and glasses. The message is that portraiture and the traditions of painting need to be disrupted. New York City can be described as always in flux or as always experiencing change and upheavals and I felt like Untitled was an attempt to boil all of that energy down into some symbolic gestures. Compared to the Impressionist paintings I had studied, this work by Charles Biederman was seeking to be shocking in a totally different
Hello Cimberleigh, Thank you for sharing your post! I appreciated reading your hypotheses about what you saw in the paintings. It was interesting to review other responses and see how different people view and draw various conclusions from the same images. For example, in the first image you saw isolation whereas I saw someone being methodical, not necessarily thinking about anything in particular, but contemplating. From my perspective, the person may have been thinking about positive and negative things, but without additional information I didn’t feel comfortable drawing conclusions.
The image of a young smiling carefree Marilyn Monroe elicits reverence, yet also sadness. Monroe is an iconic figure yet her tragic existence and early demise contribute greatly to status as an icon. Marilyn, appears to be an oil painting. It is a still life and the colors are vibrant and saturated. There are many items; the main being the image of a smiling Monroe inside of a open book; her image is on the right side and on the left is a page of unreadable text.
Thus at the story 's conclusion, we are shown a character who has evolved past the boundaries of the narrative itself. Moving on, another stylistic choice that O’Brien uses is the far fetched characterization and seemingly instant metamorphosis of Mary Anne. When, Rat and the rest of the soldiers see Mary Anne, she is depicted as a young, sweet, innocent girl. O’Brien alludes to her deep American roots as he describes her as having “long white legs and blue eyes and a complexion like strawberry ice cream” - a subtle way to put in red,white, and blue (O’Brien, 93). However, her character doesn’t stay so innocent and sweet for long.
Occasionally, when we go throughout our day a memory creeps it's way into our minds. As we recall the commemorative memory most of us can't help but smile to ourselves while the feeling of nostalgia kicks itself into our hearts. The painting Sweet Pea by Mary Whyte seems to appear as one of those childhood recollections. One that is a highlight to her younger self, and brings her delight to recall.
Using the photographs to develop a mood for the scene is another unique craft technique the author used often in the novel that helps readers better comprehend the
The painting Lady of Shalott accurately portrays the relationship between John William Waterhouse and Neoclassicism as well as how his art diverges from the prominent styles of artists in his time. The effects of his childhood and many other factors created the different elements of Waterhouse’s style. The Lady of Shalott (1888) was inspired by a poem of the same name written by Alfred Lord Tennyson. In the painting, the Lady of Shalott decided to leave her island to find her knight Sir Lancelot. She is no more than a young girl, dressed in white, looking out into the distance.
Filmmakers use specific shot composition to present the portrait as a character who can interact with others. Hitchcock, in Vertigo, uses the traditional Hollywood shot–reverse–shot: We see a character, then what the character sees, and then its reactions. In the museum scene, the magical and obsessing power of the portrait is conveyed by the camera movement. The camera switches between the female character and the painting. Indeed it first switches between the bouquet on the museum bench and the identical flower piece in the painting, and then it switches between Madeleine’s curl of hair and the identical curl of hair on the painted portrait.
The image of this milkmaid is an intricate symbol of her sexual availability1,2 (13) perceptible by several elements throughout the image. Milkmaid is an oil on canvas, Dutch painting done by Johannes Vermeer in 1657 and finished in 1658. It is a realism modeling painting of a woman, who is a milkmaid, standing around a still life image of a table of food in a kitchen pouring milk out of a pitcher into a bowl around the food. In this essay, I will explain my analysis and interpretation of this painting through describing elements and defining my own meaning from thoughts on research.
Even the woman’s frame and posture seem to follow the lines created by the railings of the viewing box. The railings are also implied lines, the first thing our eyes go to is the woman, and then we follow the railings to the man who has his gaze set on the woman. The man’s gaze gives us implied lines that lead us back to the main focus of the painting, the woman. The artist also uses light and dark to guide our eyes to the important parts of the artwork. Most of the artwork is dark, while the woman and the man looking at her are in the light.
The medium used to create On the Avenue is oil paint and the composition of this painting well put together. Kenneth Miller’s use of elements such as color, light, and proportion has made this painting all the more wonderfully put together. There is a use of warm colors in his painting but most of the brightest colors are focused on the central figure in the painting. The color of the dress, coat and hat. There is also brightness in the color used to paint the buildings and some of the clothes of the figures.
The painting “Self-Portrait with Her Daughter, Julie” by Élisabeth Vigée Lebrun shows the artist’s daughter as an extension of herself not only meant to exalt her love for her child but also to show herself in a flattering light as the devoted and beautiful mother. “Self Portrait
The interconnections exhibit at the Moma is truly breath taking. Upon entering the exhibit it can be a little overwhelming as there is so much going on. You have the giant room painted wall to wall ceiling to floor, along with miniature sculptures of visionary architecture. So many interesting pieces in the exhibit, but a couple of paintings really caught my eye one by Sanile Goje and another by Laurie Simmons. Laurie Simmons painting is titled the “Walking House” and Sandile Goje painting is titled “ The Meeting Of Two Cultures.” I was drawn to these two paintings mainly because of my love for history and social behavior.
The view is diagonal and you can see people and cars all over the street. This piece is very busy. The Pachinko Parlor is brightly lit while the rest of the painting seems
Her very feelings are changed from hope to dread. Besides this mixture of fear and uneasiness, there is a feeling of suspense and anticipation, for she compares the intermingled branches into an archway like the roof of a church. This comparison suggests something important, maybe coming to Manderley seems like a kind of sacrament to her, something holy. Manderley becomes a sacred place to the narrator and to the reader as well, shrouded in mystery, like a chapel with a long history and a supernatural mystique. By using connotation in describing a picturesque scene, Du Maurier explores her heroine’s feeling of sublimity and her relationship to her natural surroundings.
A young boy holds custody over a 1654 priceless Carel Fabritius painting, one that is presumed to be burned or stolen; many art fanatics and experts are desperate for the painting to be returned before it has the potential to be ruined in unsatisfactory conditions. However, to Theo, the painting serves as a final connection to his mother, who thought the picture of the small bird was “the most extraordinary picture in the whole world,” (Tartt 43). Theo’s last memories of his mother feature the painting and travelling to the art museum with her and result in a very protective nature over it. He cherishes it immensely and is constantly reminded of his mother whenever he chooses to look at it. Originally, he plans on turning it into authorities, but holds on to it for long enough that he began to look like a criminal and develops a deep connection to it.