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:

  1. 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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  2. XD I love poppies, but anytime you mention them someone will mention the wicked witch of the west, or opium!

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  3. I love the delightful shack in the background!

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  4. this is such a light filled painting!!! beautiful. :)

    :-* CM

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