After the Hunt 1883 by William Harnett is one of my favorite piece of art. The reason being is because it is so well painted that it looks as if it was real. On the golden trumpet like instrument the gilded part was coated several times so from a short distance it looks almost as if it really was hanging on the wall. Also the color contrast of each specific item is very well outlined in this dark color painting that it gives a destinct difference of its objects. Not only does the paiting show tools used for the hunt it also shows the prizes of the hunt which gives it a nice finishing taste.
Several of these arts here are also very well made. However, its a shame that i didn't get a good enough look at the description to remember the title and author of these pieces. With close observation we can tell that these pieces of art is made from paper mache and quite nicely done as well. Again, i have to emphasize on the color contrasting skills implemented here. The first with many bright colors to bring a strong outbursting happy mood, and the latter a calming shade of green scattered around a historic building.
Another piece that i couldn't recollect but wanted to show and tell. A farm scenery made with oil on canvas. I thought this piece was interesting because it was made through colorful blurry lines that seems to all melt together to form a very well dream like scenario. It is as if the author of the painting was half asleep and half awake trying to remember a place but couldn't quite get it, and thus, have this picture that seems to be there yet not quite so there yet. And from the farm scenery it goes deeper, further and beyond to the vast sea, to the sky where everything becomes even more blurr.
Lastly, Achielles Shield is one of the artifacts that captivates me. Besides, being shiny and made of gold the design of this shield is very unique. First, most shields would be easier to carve into, but the pictures here are of people that are bolding outwards which makes this artifact even harder to create. The circular design of people lining together to form a circle also intrigues me; as if no matter how many times we turn it, to the right, or to the left it maintains a prestigious look of completeness. That Achielles shield is somehow relevant to the circle of life, that this shield tells a story of mankind.
Overall, the trip to the huntington library is amazing. There is so much more to it than beautiful and magnificent paintings. The huntington library has a huge collection of art, artifacts, and other surprises that takes nearly a day to see through them all. I especially enjoy their selection of gardens, japanese, chinese, rose, and even desert garden. This is a great place to visit with family and friends, definitely a well day spent.
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