"Springtime on the Ile de La Grande Jatte," Claude Monet, 1878.
The Ile de La Grande Jatte (Island of the Big Bowl) was a favorite spot for lazy afternoons in 19th century Paris, and became a favorite subject for some painters of the time. Seurat's depiction of it is the most famous, but Monet, Bonnard, Sisley, van Gogh, and others also painted the island.
Here we see the riverside promenade, with some strolling people. In the far background you can make out a railroad bridge and the tall chimneys of the gasworks at Clichy. It all bears the impression of a bright spring afternoon.
Honored to announce that "October Gold" won second place (or came in third, depending on your interpretation) in the 1/12/2024 contest "Things That Involve Trees." My thanks to contest administrator, Jenn Bakker, and everyone who voted for my image. Congratulations to the other winners!
"Splashy Bouquet" … digitally hand-painted in #EscapeMotions#Rebelle from a lovely bouquet of birthday flowers from my dear hubby in 2021. Finally final-tweaked over the weekend, and here it is … ta daaa!!! Hope you enjoy!!!
#WatercolorWednesday:
John Singer Sargent (American, 1856–1925)
Muddy #Alligators, 1917
Watercolor over graphite on paper
H 34.3 cm (13.5 in) x W 52.1 cm (20.5 in)
Worcester Art Museum 1917.86 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sargent_-_Muddy_Alligators.jpg