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Last updated: 19 Dec 2024

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Art Genres > Landscape
Art Genres > Genre (scenes of everyday life)

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Artist Information

Title of Artwork

Workshop

Year of Creation

1980

Dimension

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Tools

Brush and paper

Medium

Watercolour

Genre

Landscape

Style

Impressionism

Brief Description

This was done from a real picture. I liked the sun shining through the roof.

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Caption

1. Medium: Watercolor on paper

2. Shapes and objects: An interior of what appears to be an industrial or warehouse space. There's a large slanted roof or ceiling with beams. A prominent shaft of light enters from a skylight. In the foreground, there are various industrial objects, including what looks like pipes or metal rods. A small blue vehicle (possibly a forklift or small truck) is visible. There are also small human figures, suggesting workers in the space.

3. Colours: Predominantly muted tones. Greys and browns dominate the structure. The shaft of light is rendered in white. The small vehicle adds a pop of blue. Overall, the palette is subdued with touches of warmer tones in the foreground.

4. Narrative: This painting captures the atmosphere of an industrial workspace, likely a warehouse or factory. The dramatic shaft of light from the skylight creates a sense of scale and adds a touch of the sublime to an otherwise mundane setting. The presence of workers and machinery suggests ongoing activity. There's a contrast between the grand scale of the structure and the small human figures, emphasizing the relationship between human labor and industrial spaces.

5. Original Artist: While this is an original work by Mehrdad Fahimi, the style and subject matter are reminiscent of the industrial scenes painted by American artist Charles Sheeler. Sheeler was known for his precisionist style and depictions of industrial landscapes.

However, Fahimi's use of watercolor and the more atmospheric quality, especially in the treatment of light, also brings to mind some of the watercolor works of British artist J.M.W. Turner, particularly his later, more abstract industrial scenes.

This painting continues the tradition of finding beauty and drama in industrial settings, showcasing Fahimi's skill in using watercolor to capture light and atmosphere in a complex architectural space.

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artwork

Created At

23 May 2023