Posted 8 years ago
mikelv85
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Here's the second painting I purchased from the "Restore" our Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store. It too was dumped into a shopping cart with the floral one I posted earlier today. This is also by the same artist as the other painting but quite a bit larger at 42" x 26". Both canvases are mounted on simple slat stretchers and tacked in place. Also what a contrast in subject matter. A landscape with a shepherd and his flock. While not my favorite of the two there is something about it that I find interesting. The style of the painting just has something I can't put my finger on. I think the flowers show more skill in Kirsten's other painting while this is a bit more folksy and primitive. Not a listed artist as far as the online data bases go but the writing on the wood stretchers indicate they came from Germany. They actually belonged to someone right here where I live in Ohio so I guess I saved someone's neglected family heirlooms. -Mike-
Thanks Roy...probably "Can I move yet ??" ...Nope hold that pose...lol. :)
Reminds me of the style of Van Gogh, beautiful painting.
Thanks Magician....You know, you're right ....I think so too. :)
Maybe my imagination is too brave,but to me she looks like a forced labourer during WWII.A woman in man's clothing,rather sad...It's not a bucolic scene.
I agree Ivonne it's definitely not a romanticized pastoral scene. I also got the impression it is a woman doing a man's work. If this is Germany 1940 or so it speaks volumes.
Besides,it's a good painting with an intensive message.
Isn't she a Dutch shepherd? That's what I got from it.
Yes,of course,why not?This is the power of art - evoking different emotions and impressions to the public.
Another element I perceived is.... It's almost as if she is contemplating or paying respect to something with her head bowed or maybe even praying.
I think every conclusion is legitimate.I also think that the painter would be happy having known about discussion on his/her work.
I should look more carefully before posting; the figure is a 'he' and looks like a clergyman from the style of hat he's holding. This really is an interesting painting.
I also noticed what looks like a type of bonnet on the figures head even if it is a rather masculine coat and hat. It's hard to believe the same artist painted the beautiful floral still life that I purchased along with this painting. Both paintings have their own merit but this one gets the most discussion. :)
Probably because there's more to this painting in detail and a bit of mystery. Like the Mona Lisa's smile, I think this is one that will keep people questioning. That's what makes a painting great :)
Waltraud L. (Gross) Parks was born on December 14, 1927. She died on June 5, 1992 at age 64. Husband Harold William Parks, daughter Donna. I'll bet she was a war bride.
Wait! Donna J. Parks is 94. She is either Harold's second wife or his sister.