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Not spatial air, but instead a palpable feeling of humidity, depth, and atmosphere
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That pretty much says it, Tom. I think that de Camp provides this very well.
Jeanine,
That does sound like a memorable trip. Not long ago my daughter and I arrived in Boston and rented a car in the downtown area, we promptly got eaten up by the "big dig" and was fortunately spit back out some time later. In a driving rainstorm, about 5:00 o'clock in the afternoon traffic, we were forced into a hotel where we had the privilege of paying $450 for the night and an additional $40 to park in their parking lot. Boston made New York City look like Wichita, Kansas. Not what I'd call user friendly. We took a Greyhound bus out of town.
As much as I like the last one, The Blue Cup, I take exception with the first by de Camp:
Blue Bird 32x32, 1919
I don't know why he could not have moved the bird and hand over just a shade to our left, such that it would not have created those nasty tangents with the line of the lady's shoulder. I think the bird could have contrasted well against the light blouse. Maybe it would read better to me in person.
And then another fairly straight forward composition entitled "Sally."
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