Carrying on where we left off yesterday with this retrospective of war art by Alfred Munnings, here we have Ruined Barn At Ennemain, Near Athies.
Another similar subject: Ruined Chateau At Ennemain, Near Athies.
While the Western Front was a hellish landscape of damage and death, a few kilometres away one could still find undisturbed farms and landscapes.
A Streambed At Labergement, Jura Forest is the title of this painting.
Here we have another scene of tranquil beauty, so far and yet so near to the Western Front: Landscape Seen From The Slopes Of The Forest Of Dreux.
It was horses that time and again drew the artistic eye of Munnings, and horses that contributed so much to the war effort. A Grey Team, And Forest Of Dreux is the title of this painting.
December 1917, Nightfall is the title of this painting- though Munnings didn't actually arrive at the front until January 1918.
I close out today with enlarged sections of paintings you could walk between.
It must´ve been tough to capture destruction like that in such detail...
ReplyDeleteIt would be.
DeleteWhat a fabulous exhibition. He really was a master with a canvas and paints. They are so realistic I expect the horses to move.
ReplyDeleteHe painted beautifully.
DeleteLove the white horses in the painting.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteMy favorite is the peaceful setting of the playing children near the streambed at labergement, Jura Forest.
ReplyDeleteIt's good.
DeleteAnd after a short interval we blow it all up again.
ReplyDeleteSo it seems.
Delete...we have to find beauty where we can.
ReplyDeleteTrue.
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteI love the landscapes, beautiful art! Take care, have a great day!
Thank you.
DeleteHa sacado mucho partido en las ruinas de los primeros cuadros. Todos ellos hacen, que sea una buena colección.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteI read a lot of books, so I have heard of this artist. Amazing how many book characters meet in art galleries! But this is the first time (that I remember) seeing his work. I especially like the ones with the horses and cows. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed day!
I had not.
DeleteIt is important to recognize the past.
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeleteHe created so many works. Amazing.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteGood Historical renditions ~
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
They are.
DeleteHis paintings with horses are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI agree.
DeleteA very talented individual.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely.
DeleteAn amazing artist, his paintings are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThey are.
DeleteBelos quadros, gostei de ver.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
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Thank you.
DeleteA great record of horses in the war effort!
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeleteAh, spring is in your header! Wonderful tulips.
ReplyDeleteYes, I figured it was time to switch out.
DeleteThe first painting was of the rustic landscape with decaying shack. I love this type of image.
ReplyDeleteI do too.
DeleteFascinating exhibit
ReplyDeleteHis brush stroke style of painting is very interesting.
I agree.
DeleteCan't seem to have one without the other ~ eh?
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
True.
DeleteThe picture with the horses is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteI do like old barns and ruins of buildings.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
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