Last updated: 19 Dec 2024
Bushes at the Cottage
Summer 2022
Brush and paper
Watercolour
Landscape
Impressionism
Southern view of the cottage has lots of plants and bushes
1. Medium: Watercolor on paper
2. Shapes and objects: A landscape composition with distinct horizontal layers. From top to bottom: a blue sky, green hills or mountains, a row of plants or grasses in the foreground, and a grey-blue water or ground at the bottom. Two tall trees are visible on the right side. The plants in the foreground appear to be some kind of grass or reeds, with one rounded bush-like plant on the right.
3. Colours: A vibrant blue for the sky, various shades of green for the hills and plants, dark green and brown for the trees, and a muted grey-blue for the water or ground at the bottom. The background is left as the natural paper color, creating a soft, atmospheric effect.
4. Narrative: This painting captures a simplified, almost abstracted view of a natural landscape. The horizontal layers create a sense of depth and perspective, while the vertical trees provide a counterpoint. The composition suggests a peaceful, serene environment, possibly a lakeside or marsh area. The loose, fluid style of the watercolor gives the scene a dreamy, impressionistic quality. The painting evokes a feeling of tranquility and connection with nature, inviting the viewer to imagine themselves in this serene setting.
5. Original Artist: While this is an original work by Mehrdad Fahimi, the style and approach to landscape are reminiscent of the later works of British artist David Hockney, particularly his Yorkshire landscapes. Hockney is known for his vibrant colors and sometimes abstracted views of nature.
However, the loose, fluid application of watercolor also brings to mind the work of American artist Milton Avery, known for his simplified, color-based approach to landscape painting.
A comparable work might be Hockney's "The Road to York through Sledmere" (1997), though Fahimi's painting has its own unique elements and a more abstracted feel. Hockney's works can be found in major museums worldwide, including the Tate Britain in London and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
While Fahimi's painting is clearly his own, it seems to blend influences from both contemporary landscape painting and more traditional watercolor techniques, creating a scene that feels both modern and timeless in its simplicity and evocation of natural beauty.
Details
Type
artwork
Created At
07 May 2023