Last updated: 17 Dec 2024
Girl Standing
Undated
Brush and paper
Watercolour
Landscape
Impressionism
I was mostly affected by political fever of Iranian changes in 1980s
1. Medium: Watercolor on paper
2. Shapes and objects: A figure of a woman standing in a doorway or entryway. She's wearing a headscarf and a long skirt. The background shows part of a building with a window visible. The overall scene has a rustic, possibly rural feel.
3. Colours: Muted tones dominate. Browns and beiges for the building and background. The woman's clothing is in shades of brown and blue-green. There are touches of white for highlights and the woman's headscarf.
4. Narrative: This painting captures a moment in the life of a woman, possibly in a rural or traditional setting. Her posture and position in the doorway suggest she might be pausing before stepping out or looking at something outside the frame. The simple, rustic surroundings and the woman's attire imply a modest lifestyle. There's a sense of quiet contemplation or anticipation in the scene. The painting invites the viewer to imagine the woman's story and daily life.
5. Original Artist: While this is an original work by Mehrdad Fahimi, the style and subject matter are reminiscent of the American painter Andrew Wyeth, particularly his works featuring solitary figures in rural settings. Wyeth was known for his realistic depictions of rural life and his ability to imbue seemingly simple scenes with emotional depth.
A comparable work might be Wyeth's "Christina's World" (1948), though Fahimi's painting is more intimate in scale. Wyeth's works can be found in major American museums, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York. While Fahimi's painting is clearly his own, it shares Wyeth's interest in capturing the quiet moments of rural life and the dignity of ordinary people.
Details
Type
artwork
Created At
12 May 2023