Original:
William Adolphe Bouguereau, French 1825-1905
The Bathers, 1884; Oil on Canvas
One of the great paintings at The Art Institute of Chicago found in the European 1800s Gallery. This painting stops every visitor
at least for a momemnt in front of it. The original one is a life size painting of two bathers. The painting was done at such a great detail, one can just take a small
part of it and study for a considerable amount of time. Amazing finishing with a smooth color mix.
I tried to study just the face of one of the bathers (the one sitting) in the painting.
It took me about half an hour to do this and gave me a chance to take a closer look at a great master piece.
Dated Feb-28-2004.
With Pencil on Paper. Original Size 8" x 11".
Original:
John S. Sargent
Lady Agnew of Lochnaw, 1892; Oil on Canvas
One of the great paintings at The Art Institute of Chicago.
One of the very best of 1800s in my opinion. The original one is a life size painting.
I tried to study the whole painting.
It took me about half an hour to do this rough sketch and gave me a chance to take a closer look at a great master piece.
"When a work lifts your spirits and inspires bold and noble thoughts in you, do not look for any other standard to judge by: the work is good, the product of a master craftsman." - La Bruyere