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Luncheon of the Boating Party – Part 3

Posted on August 7, 2011
2011_luncheonOTBoatingParty

Life is never as it seems on the surface. The decorating project to fill a niche in my kitchen that began last June is finally complete! I needed a sparkling, emotional, lively and color rich painting for the wall area above my sink. The masterwork, Luncheon of the Boating Party by Pierre Auguste Renoir was my choice. This magnificent painting hangs in The Phillips Collection in Washington … Continue reading →

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Luncheon of the Boating Party – Part 2

Posted on July 22, 2011
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Renoir’s Luncheon of the Boating Party sparkles with life. Why? The atmosphere is one of timeless pleasure. Gathered around a table replete with wine, fruit, and shimmering tableware, the diners have just finished a satisfying meal. But what makes this painting work? I had to know before embarking on the almost impossible job of recreating it. Compositions that work for reasons that aren’t readily discernable … Continue reading →

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Luncheon of the Boating Party – Part 1

Posted on July 16, 2011
Finished Study, 16 x 20, gouache on gessoed Cresent water-media board

Vive la moderne! What began as a decorating project has turned into in-depth study of Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s 1870 painting, Luncheon of the Boating Party. The colors and mood of the painting convey exactly what I want to feel in my kitchen; people enjoying good food, good wine and good company on a light-hearted summer day. Yet the complexity and magnitude of the painting’s composition eluded me–until I … Continue reading →

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