Posted on July 7, 2009 by Chris
Please note this is showing only part of the painting
This rather spkendid scene is by Thomas Cole of the hudson River School and shows a picnic in progress amongst some lovely scenery ith a distant view of a mountain.
The scene conveys nostalga and being in touch with sublime nature.Though even here it is not just [...]
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Posted on July 3, 2009 by Chris
The forlorn tree may be man has been around again
Showing a more rocky outlook but the trees show contrast ,
Another Hudson River school paintings.
This dramatic scene shows a bend in the river and ominous cloud that has either just gone or just coming along.
An attempt to show how mans relationship with the world has a [...]
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Posted on July 2, 2009 by Chris
Time for some more Hudson River Paintings…..First one shows a distant view of a Majestic Mountain.
A pleasant scene with trees sublime nature influences.
Back to rather majestic and grand Mountains. Wonderfull
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Posted on July 1, 2009 by Chris
A pleasant spot to discuss the wonders of nature and be part of what is around you. Here the sound of the stream on the rocks.
This grand scene uplifts the spirits and you can feel the freshness of the breeeze.
Lets have a few paintings to cool us down a bit and where
we can recharge [...]
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