Last updated: 17 Dec 2024
Rice Farming
1984
Brush and paper
Watercolour
Landscape
Impressionism
From imagination, showing a woman farmer in Northern Iran.
1. Medium: Watercolor on paper
2. Shapes and objects: A lone figure bent over in a field, possibly planting or harvesting. Large, looming storm clouds dominate the sky. Thin, vertical lines of rain falling from the clouds. A distant treeline or forest edge. Small, indistinct shapes suggesting other figures or structures in the background. Grass or crops in the foreground.
3. Colours: Predominantly blue-grey tones in the sky, ranging from light to dark. Earthy greens and browns in the foreground and middle ground. A touch of orange-brown for the central figure's clothing.
4. Narrative: This painting captures a moment of human perseverance in the face of nature's might. The lone figure, dwarfed by the immense storm clouds, continues their work despite the impending downpour. There's a sense of urgency and determination, as if racing against the elements to complete their task. The painting speaks to the relationship between humans and nature, the cycles of agricultural life, and the smallness of individuals against the vast forces of the natural world. It evokes feelings of both awe at nature's power and admiration for human resilience.
5. Original Artist: This painting appears to be inspired by the style of Vincent van Gogh, particularly his work "The Sower" (1888). Van Gogh was a Dutch post-impressionist painter who worked in the late 19th century. He often depicted rural scenes and laborers, using bold colors and expressive brushstrokes. "The Sower" shows a farmer working in a field under a large sun, while this painting by Mehrdad Fahimi presents a similar theme but with a stormy atmosphere. Van Gogh created several versions of "The Sower"; one is held at the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo, Netherlands. While Fahimi's work is distinct, it shares Van Gogh's interest in the relationship between humans, labor, and nature.
Details
Type
artwork
Created At
15 May 2023