Haggerty Art Museum Essay

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The Haggerty Art Museum features an oil painting called Stizende mit Blumen, meaning “Seated Woman with Flowers” by Martel Schwichtenberg. This painting captures the peaceful elements and the complexity of nature. Schwichtenberg shares the importance of nature to those who admire it, but those who do not live in the moment when viewing the painting can overlook the meaning. When the painting is viewed too fast and not studied at all, the lady looks stressed, sad and angry. But after a closer evaluation, one will began to understand that her face expresses the opposite feelings; she has a relaxed gaze, pleased look, and a calming appearance. In her surroundings, the colorful flowers, green grass, and green bushes enhance the woman’s calming presence. Without careful observation, one will walk on by and not notice the meaning and important details of the painting. The painting as a whole is subtle, but with a bold meaning. When I first looked at the painting, I went straight to the next art piece, but then my professor began to talk about the painting and I began to refocus and study her face and her surroundings. I was quickly reminded of the elements of nature that I love. After the initial glance, Schwichtenberg captures the audience’s attention and reminds them to be in the present moment …show more content…

In this painting, the most used colors are the shades of green and blue, which are the two main colors that cover the Earth. Also, the bright colors of the flowers that are painted right beside her also enhance the peaceful setting where the woman sits. I believe Schwichtenberg chose to use oil paints because the colors have the same appearance for a longer period of time compared to the other styles of painting. Using oil paints for this painting allows the finished product to be vibrant and appreciated for many

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