Last updated: 17 Dec 2024
Window Bay
Undated
Brush and paper
Watercolour
Landscape
Impressionism
This painting was done based on a watercolour painting instruction book.
1. Medium: Watercolor on paper
2. Shapes and objects: A Victorian-style house with distinctive architectural features. The focal point is a large bay window on the ground floor. There are multiple windows on the upper floors, some with shutters. The house has decorative trim and a complex roofline. In the foreground, there's a suggestion of bushes or plants. Power lines or cables are visible in the upper part of the painting.
3. Colours: The house is primarily painted in shades of white and light grey. There are touches of brown for the window frames and doors. The sky is a pale blue. The vegetation in the foreground is rendered in muted greens and browns.
4. Narrative: This painting captures the charm and character of Victorian architecture. The detailed rendering of the house's features - the ornate bay window, the multiple roof lines, the decorative trim - speaks to a fascination with the craftsmanship of a bygone era. The inclusion of modern elements like power lines creates an interesting juxtaposition of old and new. There's a sense of nostalgia in the painting, inviting the viewer to imagine the history and stories contained within this grand old house.
5. Original Artist: While this is an original work by Mehrdad Fahimi, the style and subject matter are reminiscent of American painter Edward Hopper's architectural studies. Hopper was known for his realistic depictions of American architecture and urban scenes. However, Fahimi's use of watercolor and his focus on the details of the Victorian style set this work apart.
Hopper's works, which often featured similar architectural subjects, can be found in major American museums, including the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York. While Fahimi's painting is clearly his own, it shares Hopper's interest in the character and atmosphere of distinctive buildings, continuing the tradition of finding beauty and interest in everyday architectural subjects.
Details
Type
artwork
Created At
12 May 2023