I see a hard day's work coming to a close. I get the feel of the sower being drained from all the work that he did by the use of the blue tones. The overall feel of the painting is more upbeat; it overcomes the forlorn blues. The yellows, oranges, and burnt reds are prevalent throughout the entire piece. To me, they are conveying triumph over the tedious task. They blend into a crisp gold which could be a symbol for a trophy that the sower has received for his work. The stance of the sower is another connection to the theme of triumph.
Camille Monet on a Garden Bench x Claude Monet
I found 2 opposing themes in this painting. On the left side, there are soft, bright colors. The woman looks to be enjoying the flowers on a sunny day. The right side tells a different story. There is a tree that isn't shown in the painting, however, it is casting a shadow on the 2 characters on the right side. Both figures have black colored clothing which add to the doldrum atmosphere of their side of the painting. The woman's facial expression says a million words. She is looking directly in the face of the viewer with a look that seems to be a plea for help. The male figure's watchful eye on her tells me that he may play the part of an oppressor to her.
Dancer at the Bar x Edgar Degas
This work touches home being that I am a dancer. The number one rule of Ballet is to dance with all your heart and to leave all your problems on the barre. The blue touches that are found all over this painting display all different levels of emotion. I feel her release of emotion as she looks down with her eyes closed. She is concentrating on allowing her emotions to move her in beautiful ways.
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