The essence and definition of painting is, the imitation of visible objects, by means of form and colors: Wherefore the more, forcibly and faithfully painting imitates nature, the more directly and rapidly does it lead us to its end, which is to deceive the eye; and the surer proofs does it give us of its true idea.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Japanese Bridge By Monet

Japanese Bridge By Monet
Late July 1895 Monet take up his paintbrushes, he executed a series of canvases featuring the Japanese bridge viewed from traditional linear perspectives. These compositions include planting the banks as well as their watery reflections.

The painting he made of the Japanese Bridge at his garden in Giverny provide some of the best example of his cataract operations affected his color perception.

In 1900 Monet exhibit his first group of pictures of the garden devoted primarily to the Japanese Bridge.
Japanese Bridge By Monet
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