Four Trees
Claude Monet
Oil on canvas
1891
The Metropolitan Museum of Art,
New York City
(The paintings at the
Staatsgalerie in Stuttgart were similar. I remember
crying telling Steven about them, and
how thick the paint was, and how Monet
went back as many as 60 times to
get the mood and lighting right!)
I found this wonderful post I wrote about seeing one of Monet's
paintings in a beautiful gallery in Stuttgart, Germany. It seems
perfect for tonight. I've been painting all day, and everything
is "almost" finished. So I will show you the pieces in the
next few days. Meanwhile here it is updated in places for
the current reality:
"I've been working on a large painting (currently working on
several large paintings)for most of the past week for a show
next weekend. For me sometimes painting is a back and forth thing.
This is one of those times. But I came upon this image today,
which reminded me of the time Steven and I were in Stuttgart,
Germany because he had a work assignment there, and I went to
visit the Staatsgalerie alone. It was a beautiful gallery, with an
incredible collection.
several large paintings)for most of the past week for a show
next weekend. For me sometimes painting is a back and forth thing.
This is one of those times. But I came upon this image today,
which reminded me of the time Steven and I were in Stuttgart,
Germany because he had a work assignment there, and I went to
visit the Staatsgalerie alone. It was a beautiful gallery, with an
incredible collection.
I love the work of Monet, in fact we named our cat after
him (a girl cat), and I am always blown away when I see
his work. But when I saw his poplar series (this is one of them)
in Stuttgart I was deeply moved. The description on the wall at
the gallery said that Monet had returned to the sight as many
as 60 times to get the light and colours exactly right. The paintings
were very thick with paint, and I was so touched at his devotion.
I just read now that the trees were going to be cut down, and Monet
had to pay for the trees so he could finish his paintings. Amazing.
him (a girl cat), and I am always blown away when I see
his work. But when I saw his poplar series (this is one of them)
in Stuttgart I was deeply moved. The description on the wall at
the gallery said that Monet had returned to the sight as many
as 60 times to get the light and colours exactly right. The paintings
were very thick with paint, and I was so touched at his devotion.
I just read now that the trees were going to be cut down, and Monet
had to pay for the trees so he could finish his paintings. Amazing.
So back to my project(s). Yes I can do it. Thank you Monet."
Have a loving your life day.
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