At first glance, this painting seemed to me very straightforward and easy, something to hang on the wall of a library. But as I looked more closely, it took on a somewhat sinister feel--though perhaps sinister is not the right word. The commentary on the Tate site pointed out that the girls seem almost to blend into the landscape. To me they are porcelain dolls, a more innocent and round-faced "belle dame sans merci." (see Keats) Their dresses seem crafted of the same textures as the swans' bodies, and their bodies seem as natural to the ground as the leaves they are surrounded by. In short, I like it very much. The title is Autumn; happy October.
1 comment:
cool image
there is something "not sweet or nice" about the girls... yes, they are more like dolls. great colors, textures, and engaging mood.
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