Tag Archives: Painting

The Burning of the Houses of Lords and Commons 16 October 1834 Joseph Turner

Posted on April 21, 2020 by emmasrandomthoughts

Joseph Turner knew how to use colors.  The cold blues and grays make the fiery reds and oranges leap off the canvas.

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Church Bells Ringing, Rainy Winter Night by Charles Burchfield

Posted on December 6, 2019 by emmasrandomthoughts

I am very proud and excited to present a picture by Charles Burchfield.  Charles Burchfield grew up in Northeast Ohio and attended school at the Cleveland Institute of Art in University Circle. But more importantly for this blog, Charles Burchfield … Continue reading →

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View of the Chrysler Building by Rachel Hartley

Posted on March 6, 2019 by emmasrandomthoughts

I got to see this at the Jazz Age exhibit.  I don’t know anything about this artist and I don’t see any information about Rachel Hartley online.  So she is a mystery.

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Christ of St. John of the Cross by Salvador Dali

Posted on March 25, 2016 by emmasrandomthoughts

There’s no one in the 20th Century quite like Dali. Apparently this is based on a drawing by St. John of the Cross.  I love the idea of a Spanish genius and eccentric interpreting a Spanish mystic.  

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Immaculate Conception by Peter Paul Rubens

Posted on December 8, 2014 by emmasrandomthoughts

There is a strong sensuality to some of Peter Paul Rubens’ paintings, and this painting seems to be an example. He portrays the Virgin Mary not as a sweet girl, but as a voluptuous woman. I don’t know what that … Continue reading →

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