365 Writing Prompt: The artist’s eye
Is there a painting or sculpture you’re drawn to?Describe the experience( or,if art doesn’t speak to you,tell us why.)
Image from wikipedia
This is a painting of Asher Durand.
I am drawn to this painting. The scenery is gorgeous, the mountains in the background, the river, the amazing trees covered with beautiful leaves seems to say,look at us ,take a picture we are here to entertain you.
The grazing cattle are inviting me to watch them and see the beauty of nature.
Then there is a family sitting under the tree telling me this is fun come and join us.
Asher Durand’s painting is awesome, he has created nature in its perfect setting.
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It looks like the setting of a sunset (very early in the evening). I am definitely enamored by sunrises and sunsets.
Thank you Noah.
Dear Ranu,
Thank you for sharing this lovely painting and your observations about it.
Durand did many paintings, one of my favorites being “Kindred Spirits.”
All good wishes,
robert
Thank you Robert.
It is a beautiful painting…like contentment
It is isn’t it?