Tag: Oil on Canvas
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Titan | Bacchus and Ariadne
Title: Bacchus and Ariadne Artist: Titan (Tiziano Vecelli) Year: 1520 – 1523 Medium: Oil on Canvas Period: High Renaissance Style/Genre: Mythological paintings for Philip II (1553-1562) Notes & Analysis of the Artwork Color composition and story The blue exudes connection. The purple represents eternal love and femininity. The rose pinks show the spotlight and homes in…
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Giorgione | The Tempest
Title: The Tempest (La Tempesta) Artist: Giorgione (Giorgio Barbarelli da Castelfranco) Year: c.1506- c.1508 Medium: Oil on Canvas Style/Genre: Genre on High Renaissance Notes & Analysis of the Artwork Scene is as depicted: On the right, a woman is sitting with a baby Meaning of the scene remains a mystery. Symbolism and subjects allowed for…
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Ernst Ludwig Kirchner | The Red Tower in Halle
Title: The Red Tower in Halle Artist: Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, German. Year: 1915 Medium: Oil on Canvas Style: Expressionism Notes & Analysis of the Artwork Shows the market square of the city, Halle Germany. Kirchner was stationed here during military service in the spring of 1915. The Center of the square and image is a…
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Anton Mauve | Morning Ride on the Beach

Title: Morning Ride on the Beach Artist: Anthonij Rudolf Mauve (Anton Mauve), Dutch. Year: 1876 Medium: Oil on Canvas Style: Realism Notes & Analysis of the Artwork Highlighted in realist fashion, humanism, and atmosphere. Painted in an impressionistic style. Dazzling variation of light. Mauve was a member of the Hauge School, Known for painting animals…
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Uccello, Paolo | St. George and the Dragon

Lé Arts Salon Title: St. George and the Dragon Artist: Paolo Uccello (Paolo di Dono) Year: c. 1470 Medium: Oil on Canvas Period: Early Renaissance Style/Genre: Religious Painting Notes & Analysis of the Artwork Two shades of dark green, both taking on traditional meanings and balance. The Pink (Salmon) brings warmth and comfort to…
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Titan | Sacred and Profane Love

Lé Arts Salon Title: Sacred and Profane Love (Amor Sacro and Amor Profano) Artist: Titan (Tiziano Vecellio) Year: 1514 Medium: Oil on Canvas Period: High Renaissance Style/Genre: Allegorical Paintings Notes & Analysis of the Artwork The Coral (Raw Sienna) presents warmth and optimism. The White w/grey undertones (Sisal) deliver innocence and purity. The Green’s presence…