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Anwar Shaikh · 12-04-2002, 04:48 AM

I too appreciate this painter. His color is superb as is his draftsmanship; classical composition wonderful and handling is up there with the Mona Lisa. I prefer his more robust mythological scenes finding some of his others lacking in grandeur or drama. Truly amazing, nearly the best I think.

Even though Rembrandt's color is not as pearlescent, I pefer his paintings as far as the greats are concerned. His have a deep humanism where Bougyereau has an idealized, once removed spirituality.

In the same era there were many Impressionist canvases which gave everyday happenings a good amount of dignity while using very similar coloring. In my opinion, I think the Mona Lisa is the finest painting ever. Here is a portrait of a Western woman....her veil recently removed, with a gaze addressing the viewer and with confidence. Firm hands that can labor, yet she chooses to sit for the painter in this case. There is the unkempt landscape in the distance which contrasts with her supple features. As a crowning jewel she seems to move and interact with the viewer in a way only intimates do, with the eyes and subtle expressions. Totally uncanny and actually fearsome in many ways.

12-04-2002, 04:48 AM	#13
Anwar Shaikh Juried Member Joined: Nov 2002 Location: just outside of Chicago Illinois Posts: 8	Ah, yes, Boogy I too appreciate this painter. His color is superb as is his draftsmanship; classical composition wonderful and handling is up there with the Mona Lisa. I prefer his more robust mythological scenes finding some of his others lacking in grandeur or drama. Truly amazing, nearly the best I think. Even though Rembrandt's color is not as pearlescent, I pefer his paintings as far as the greats are concerned. His have a deep humanism where Bougyereau has an idealized, once removed spirituality. In the same era there were many Impressionist canvases which gave everyday happenings a good amount of dignity while using very similar coloring. In my opinion, I think the Mona Lisa is the finest painting ever. Here is a portrait of a Western woman....her veil recently removed, with a gaze addressing the viewer and with confidence. Firm hands that can labor, yet she chooses to sit for the painter in this case. There is the unkempt landscape in the distance which contrasts with her supple features. As a crowning jewel she seems to move and interact with the viewer in a way only intimates do, with the eyes and subtle expressions. Totally uncanny and actually fearsome in many ways.