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Open Field

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Last updated: 15 Feb 2025

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Title of Artwork

Open Field

Year of Creation

June 2020

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Tools

Digital

Medium

Adobe Fresco

Genre

Landscape

Style

Impressionism

Brief Description

From Imagination

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Medium: Digital painting

Shapes and objects: Grassy meadow, trees, bushes, path or road, fluffy white clouds, bright blue sky, distant treeline, reflective water or wetland

Colors: Vibrant blue dominates the sky, contrasting with the various shades of green in the landscape. White fluffy clouds. Light beige or gray for the path. Touches of yellow in the foliage.

Narrative: This vivid landscape transports us to a bright summer's day in the countryside. The expansive blue sky, dotted with puffy white clouds, creates a sense of endless possibility and freedom. Below, a narrow path cuts through lush greenery, inviting exploration and adventure. The reflection in the water adds depth and tranquility to the scene, mirroring the beauty above. This painting captures the essence of a perfect summer day, where nature's vibrancy and the promise of discovery beckon. The contrast between the wild, untamed vegetation and the man-made path speaks to the delicate balance between human presence and natural beauty.

Original Artist: This artwork seems to draw inspiration from the Fauvism movement, particularly reminiscent of André Derain's landscapes. Derain, a French artist active in the early 20th century, was known for his use of vivid, non-naturalistic colors to express emotion and capture the essence of a scene. While not a direct copy, this piece echoes the spirit of Derain's "The Pool of London" (1906), currently held in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. The bold use of color, especially the intense blue sky and vibrant greens, along with the simplified forms of the landscape, are characteristic of Derain's Fauvist period.

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Created At

13 Jun 2023