Power and tension in the shadows and shapes. The ewer and basin are symbols of purity from the antiquity of the early Church and western painting. Dutch painters made good use of symbolism to add narrative and moralistic content. I love the Art Deco figurine and its use in this painting's composition is amazing. The warm light of morning is perfectly drawn (or dawn) in their muted subtlety.
Artist Reply: Thank you for your comments! The yawning figure was the inspiration for this painting. The long nightshirt put me in mind of life in the past.
Oh!!! Beautiful! I love this! Such beautiful colors and detail on everything, especially in the brush and the shine on the table and the angle of light. Wonderful!!
Artist Reply: Thank you so much, Vivian! That fuzzy brush was a challenge!
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Anonymous Guest 25 Apr 2012
Power and tension in the shadows and shapes. The ewer and basin are symbols of purity from the antiquity of the early Church and western painting. Dutch painters made good use of symbolism to add narrative and moralistic content. I love the Art Deco figurine and its use in this painting's composition is amazing. The warm light of morning is perfectly drawn (or dawn) in their muted subtlety.annette steens 11 Oct 2007
wow.... a delight to look at Betty!Laura Smith 04 Nov 2006
Lovely!! Beautiful shadows and detail. The wood is done so nicely as well. Beautiful!Vivian Allen 19 Apr 2006
Oh!!! Beautiful! I love this! Such beautiful colors and detail on everything, especially in the brush and the shine on the table and the angle of light. Wonderful!!Charlotte Ottilo 27 May 2005
Extremly well done! The lighting and shadows are perfect!