Autumn's Art Analysis Blog

 Autumn's Art Analysis Blog


Waterhouse, C., 2000. Colonel Merritt A. Edson, USMC - Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands - Colonel Charles H. Waterhouse, USMCR - Google Arts & Culture. [online] Google Arts & Culture. Available at: <https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/colonel-merritt-a-edson-usmc-guadalcanal-solomon-islands-colonel-charles-h-waterhouse-usmcr/NgEDiUSkyG1zzg?hl=en> [Accessed 16 September 2022].

My opinion of the work.

    I chose this painting because it really captured my attention. I really felt a connection to it, because a lot of men in my family were in the marines. So, to see a WWII event captured in a very intense moment from someone's actual lived experience, was beautiful. The way the artist used the different hues with the use of the red and blues really made it pop out in such a realistic way! I also enjoyed that the artist used a dark intensity, it made it feel very real which gave me emotions of fear and intensity. I also liked how he used the real space to create the feeling of depth throughout the art piece. Overall, the photo brought up feelings of survival and honesty. I felt that it was creative to show the dark mixed with the horizon of light as well. Which I find myself being drawn to darker pieces of art, I felt more of a connection to this piece. 

    

Comments

  1. AlliSeptember 21, 2022 at 11:56 AM

    Autumn, I have to agree with you that the painting expresses a sense of fear, intensity, and survival. I think this is partly because of the composition and having the scene of the war surrounding the main figure which is painted larger and in the middle. Although you explained some of the visual elements within the piece, I would have loved to learn more about the history of the artist and the painting from your post.

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  2. Megan BSeptember 22, 2022 at 7:57 PM

    I enjoyed looking at the art piece you chose; while I enjoy viewing art done by well-known creators, it is nice to see works from new artists I am unfamiliar with. From the exploding bomb in the background that looks hot, lighting up the dark night, and the fear felt by the soldiers in the battle, this artwork is done in a beautiful, realistic way. I like that you used your connection with it because of your several family members who served in the military; that makes it much more special and draws me in. While you did a good job sharing your interpretations of the art piece, and I enjoyed your analysis, I think your relationship with the art elements within the painting could have linked your emotions to it because of your connection with it. Artists put many strong feelings into their work; I would have loved to read about yours within your analysis. The only information about the artist was his name and what he painted; I was left curious and used the link you provided to learn more about him. I would have appreciated you considering adding personal information, background, and style in art about Charles H. Waterhouse into your blog.
    Autumn, thank you for sharing your insights and putting the spotlight on a lesser-known artist with beautiful and unique works and your analysis of them.

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  3. Cassandra MacDonaldSeptember 23, 2022 at 4:02 PM

    Hi Autumn! I was going through other students blogs when I came across yours and knew I had to make a comment for your art piece. I really liked your choice, even though it’s completely different from the style I chose. I do agree that the hues of the color used in this piece pop out in a great way. It’s actually why I really like it. It adds a unique background to the scene below. To me it seemed to resemble the chaos happening around the soldiers. The fact that the colors aren’t as blended and have somewhat of rough edges to them that you can see, I think this adds a nice balance to it.

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