Friday, March 18, 2011

Pages 160 and 163

Two of the most celebrated paintings in all of art came about because Vincent hated the cold, and on a chilly day, he decided to stay inside to paint rather than venture out as planned.

He painted his chair...


And then Gauguin's...


Strange as it sounds today, painting furniture as still-life instead of the classic foods like apples and pears was revolutionary.