Tag: impressionists

The joy of being able to go close to great works of art

The following snapshot is a close up of a painting at the AGO. I like how few brushstrokes it took to add the people and the bridge details:

If you step back then you can see them in the context of the full painting:

It’s one of Monet’s, and from a distance you can see it’s no mere painting. He captures wonderfully the evening sky and of course the reflection of the bridge in the water. The people may be simply jottings but the overall work is much more sophisticated.

I love to be able to go up close to paintings and see the brushstrokes and other markings a painter uses. You gain a better insight into the work. I highly recommend that you try looking at paintings in museums from all distances. I think you’ll gain much more from the paintings when you do that. Give it a go next time.

Knowing more women artists: Berthe Morisot


Sadly, I don’t know enough women artists. If this is you as well, then you want to check out this piece: You know Monet and Manet. This female Impressionist deserves your attention, too. – The Washington Post.  I agree: Morisot is one artist you should know better.

As well as doing a good job of summarizing this great artist, hey highlight the travelling show that is currently running and highlighting her work. If you can, it would be well worth visiting it if it coming near you. (Currently it is Quebec City.)