The Daily Painting: A Village Maiden

Saturday, February 19, 2011

A Village Maiden

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Sir George Clausen

(English, 1852-1944)

A Village Maiden, 1886

Oil on canvas

2 comments:

Tales of WhimsyFebruary 19, 2011 at 11:05 AM
She has awesome coloring.
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AnonymousFebruary 20, 2011 at 3:24 PM
Oh just beautiful. I love her gaze.
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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?

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

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