The Daily Painting: The Wait

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

The Wait

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Jean Beraud

(French, 1849-1936)

The Wait, ????

Oil on canvas

4 comments:

Tales of WhimsyJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:12 PM
Wow. Gorgeous. And for some reason it reminds me of that scene in Dracula were they encounter each other on the street.
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Becca R.January 26, 2011 at 6:43 PM
I wonder what story is behind this...
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R. A.January 27, 2011 at 6:13 PM
Juju, now that you mention it, it does remind me of that scene!

Rebecca, ditto!
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E GilbyFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:29 PM
I love her black dress against the light tan background!
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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?