Last week I told you about Michael’s and my trip to the Booth Western Art Museum…..
As I looked at the paintings, I was particularly interested in the presence of light and amazed at how the artists brought light into the flat surfaces!!
Let’s look at a few….
And, the moonlight in this one….
You immediately recognize that this is late at night with the trail being illuminated by a full moon.
I appreciate the dappled sunlight with this family of bears….’
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I am astounded with the light and realism in this one…..
Take a closer look…
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Finally, my favorite of all times…..
It took me a while to understand this painting, but once I read the title “Unaware” it all became clear….
The travelers are unaware of the danger posed on the ledge behind them as they are quietly slipping thru the dark. That is, until their leader decides to light a cigarette!!
Such an ingenious painting!!
Come back next week and we will take a look at the portrayal of seasons/weather.
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