There were four or five of his items at the watercolourist exhibition that is going to be the focus of the next few art offerings. This one, though, captivated me in every way. Not only is it, I think, a fitting image of useful lives well-lived and now deserving of rest, to return to the elements from whence all came, yet filled with a sense of pathos for the potential still left, remaining untapped. Is there a possibility of resurrection? What is left to be remembered? Is it worth the remembrance?
All this and simply the beauty still to be found even in age and decay. (Then, of course, you know I love boats!)
Beautiful painting and love your interpretation.
ReplyDeleteThat image evokes serenity! I Like boats, too.
ReplyDeleteAnd old abandoned barns evoke the same feelings...though also some sadness since they were once vivbrant with life and activity...
I love it.. it is something we can see again if we close our eyes
ReplyDeleteShould that be “In memoriam” not “in memorium?” I think so. As for the painting, a lovely work, rendered in delicate watercolour. As all good art does, it invites inquiry and interpretation, and I think your analysis does it well, YAM. I will click on the link to learn more.
ReplyDeleteHari OM
DeleteAaarggh. Thanks for the typo pickup, David. Further proof that three x proof reading and spell checking still doesn't guarantee quality! Yxx
His painting is just beautiful and the world has lost a great artist.
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful scene and painting! Thanks for sharing the artist website! He will be remembered for his lovely art work.
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a happy day!
I am smiling at David, we are sooo different, I had no idea the word is not right or that there is another word and if I did the title it would say, In Memory of, because those are the words I know. To me what is important is The Painting!
ReplyDeleteIt's is beautiful and it calls out to me, art for me is does it talk to me, no matter what it is. if it talks to me I like it
Mr. Dunbar was a talented artist. He brought the old boat alive with very warm hues.
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Such a wonderful and ponderous watercolor worth a long gaze for sure!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful painting. We can understand why you like it so much.
ReplyDeleteI've always felt that about my hospice clients, "lives well-lived and now deserving of rest." xx
ReplyDeleteIt's the colours and the combination of wood water stone that creates so.e appeal of nature, a sense of calm; almost a resignation.
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