Blossoming Almond Branch in a Glass (1888)
One of my favorite still life subjects of Van Gogh, the cut branch in a glass, I ran across this one with the book behind creating a complicated compositional element. Note also the use of complementary colors, red and green, creating a vibration in the painting.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Marisol
Happy Birthday Marisol!! Born Maria Sol Escobar, to Venezuelan parents in Paris, this sculptor spent most of her life going between Paris and Los Angeles. Her work, generally considered pop art, is of a rather primitive nature, box-like figures out of wood and other found objects, and usually painted. These figures are regarded as three dimensional portraits, drawing an influence from Pre-Columbian artifacts. Claiming to have been born an artist, she continues to live and work in New York. Women and Dog is shown here today.
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Amazing! and I didn't knew her until now. Thanks for this great post.
ReplyDeleteWHAT THE IS THE PAINTING CALLED!!! PLEASE :)
ReplyDeleteWomen and Dog...it is a sculpture:)
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