The Daily Painting: Expectations

Friday, April 9, 2010

Expectations

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Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema

(Dutch, 1836-1912)

Expectations, 1885

Oil on canvas

I'm not usually a fan of "toga pictures," but I think this one is interesting. It looks like there's a storm brewing . . .

3 comments:

UnknownApril 9, 2010 at 10:08 AM
It's beautiful!

What is with all the bent trees? I'm so confused!
I love the marble, and the colors. So brilliant.
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R. A.April 9, 2010 at 10:48 AM
My impression was that the tree wasn't bent, just blowing in the wind. Bent trees are cool though. ;)
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UnknownApril 11, 2010 at 10:15 PM
Aha!
I agree though. Bent tree have so much personality!
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Questions to ask about a painting

What is the subject of the painting? Does the title add to your understanding of the painting?

What's the main color scheme? Why do you think the artist chose these colors? How do they make you feel?

Where do you look first? What do your eyes follow around the painting? What seems most important in this painting?

Is the painting organized, or jumbled? Chaotic or peaceful?

Consider what it all might mean: What does the painting tell you? What is the artist trying to say about the subject matter? What feeling does the painting evoke? How did the painter achieve this effect?