The Daily Painting: The First Born

Thursday, February 2, 2012

The First Born

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Frederick W. Elwell

(English, 1870-1958)

The First Born, ????

Oil on canvas

2 comments:

Jessica GreysonFebruary 2, 2012 at 3:08 PM
This is precious! Thank you for sharing!
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Maggie DFebruary 3, 2012 at 10:34 PM
I love this! Thank you for posting it!
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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?