The Daily Painting: In Poppyland

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

In Poppyland

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John Ottis Adams

(American, 1851-1927)

In Poppyland, 1901

Oil on canvas

I love that this painting is titled "In Poppyland," instead of some generic "Field of Poppies on a Sunny Day" kind of title. :)

4 comments:

The Other KatieJune 8, 2010 at 11:36 AM
You know, poppies are pretty and everything, but I can never see or think of them without hearing the Wicked Witch's voice saying "Poppies....yyyes, poppies....sleeeep....*evil giggle*"
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R. A.June 11, 2010 at 10:30 AM
XD I love poppies, but anytime you mention them someone will mention the wicked witch of the west, or opium!
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UnknownJune 18, 2010 at 1:08 PM
I love the delightful shack in the background!
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AnonymousJuly 15, 2010 at 9:53 PM
this is such a light filled painting!!! beautiful. :)

:-* CM
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