18 Oct 2024
Starry Night - Vincent Van Gogh (1889); Les Demoiselles d'Avignon - Pablo Picasso (1907) - A Museum Visit
Artwork commentary - 3 pages - Paint
One of the most appealing artworks featuring a painting by Van Gogh was The Starry Night. In 1889, the young artist created this iconic outpouring of his thoughts and emotions on canvas. This picture immediately made my heart flutter with its brilliant colour scheme, swirling clouds, and...
28 Aug 2024
The Little Green Fields - Gerard Dillon (1945) - What is the artist's real objective through this painting?
Artwork commentary - 2 pages - Paint
"To be Irish is to know that in the end, the world will break your heart." This phrase by modern Irish artist Daniel Patrick Moynihan could perfectly match the atmosphere of The Little Green Fields, a painting by Gerard Dillon made in 1945 and depicting a peaceful atmosphere typical of the Irish...
