The Daily Painting: Spring

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Spring

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Frederick Walker

(English, 1840-1875)

Spring, 1864

Watercolor

This painting struck me as so sweet and unusual!

1 comment:

Cor MariaeJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:10 AM
I love how her dress is caught and she looks so distraught...and the other person is just going about their business. =D =D
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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?