Thursday, April 30, 2009

Bricher Alfred Thompson - English/American


Looking out to Sea, c. 1885, 56 x 81.3 cm
Museo Thyssen, Madrid
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Clouds, an island and boat in the distance, act as a counter balance to the large rock.
A single figure adds a human narrative element; however, more than one figure could disrupt the mood of stillness/reverie in a piece.

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