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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….
“High Country Encampment” by Martin Greele
And, the moonlight in this one….
“On The Brink” by Howard Terpning
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….’
“On the Sun River” by Michael B. Coleman
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I am astounded with the light and realism in this one…..
“Canyon Passage” by Bill Hughes
Take a closer look…
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Finally, my favorite of all times…..
“Unaware” by David Nordahl
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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One of my goals for 2025 is to visit a museum, art gallery or quilt show every month during the year. This past weekend, Michael and I fulfilled the requirement for February by visiting the “Booth Western Art Museum” in Cartersville, GA.
One of Michael’s friends had told us about this museum and, honestly, I wasn’t expecting it to be much.
I WAS WRONG!!!
It has received many accolades since its opening in 2003, including the USA Today “Best Art Museum” accolade!!
It is housed in a gorgeous building….
photo courtesy of Booth Western Art Museum
…..and the art starts before you ever enter.
I was enamored with this statue of a Lakota Sioux Indian…
“Long Soldier” by David McGary
I was particularly impressed with the wire used for hair….
There was also this moving sculpture….
“Giving Thanks” by Deborah Copenhaver-Fellows
We started in the “American West Gallery”, and Michael immediately went to a painting by Charles Russell……
“Buck and Buckaroo” by Charles Russell
According to information at the museum, Russell and Frederic Remington (I failed to get photos of his sculptures) are the best-known names in Western art.
Their depictions of classic Western subjects were generally created a decade or two after the West was declared “settled”. They were mainly dealing with events that had happened within their lifetime, allowing the artists to interact with those who participated in Westward expansion.
In that gallery, we saw…..
“The Lee of the Grub-Wagon” by Newell Convers Wyeth“The Referee” by Kathryn Woodman Leighton“Cattle on the Prod” by Charlie Dye
Apparently, Charlie Dye was another of the major players in early Western Art
I found this large piece interesting. It was displayed in the stairwell….
But, after I took this photo, I went back down and photographed it closer. Look at all of the white lines that you don’t notice from a distance….
Painters are AMAZING PEOPLE!!!
The large mirror in the elevator was the perfect place for a selfie…..
And yes, we went “dressed” for the occasion!!
The basement contains an area for kids and we can’t wait to bring our grandson here…..
We finished off our “date” day with lunch at Cracker Barrel….yes a continuation of the “redneck/country” theme!!
I want to show more of the paintings over the next few weeks, particularly looking at the depiction of “light” and weather!!
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