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Nocturne: Blue and Silver - Cremorne Lights
James Abbott McNeill Whistler 1872 |
I'm continuing to work my way through the list of artists ahead of my class this week. Another painter who interested me was James Abbott McNeill Whistler. He had a series of beachscape and harbor paintings where he placed the horizon pretty high up on the canvas, and mainly just painted variations in the water tone. I thought they were really pretty, and when we were driving along the Columbia on Sunday we came upon a turnout where the light was especially beautiful on the water. So I tried photographing the scene with the land high in the frame. Now that I'm reading about Whistler a little, I can see that the paintings that interested me are in a style called Nocturne; he was trying to represent light at night. I definitely wasn't trying to do that, but I do like the composition he uses.
6 comments:
another great match-up! i love the silvery accents in the water.
Your image is just magical with its silvry light...I love that you are studying paintings & integrating your studies into your own art. (I'll have to go back to read about your class)
This is really pretty! On a totally different note...I just saw your Pacific Northwest calendar on your blog...wish I would've seen it earlier...the photo of Haystack grabbed me! I spent 6 months in Cannon Beach at Ecola Bible School years ago, and that area remains close to my heart!
I believe that Whistler's painting is of the River Thames by moonlight. Your photo is every bit as atmospheric.
I like how you are informing us on your class and how you are working your way through techniques. Seems like a good way to experience these master's creative eyes. Very nice photo -- barbara
Stunning image. The silver tones are beautiful.
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