31 May 2006
Masterpiece Monday #6: Unknown
I don't know who did this but I love it! I love how the man contrasts his background. I think it not only draws your eye to him, but really sets the attitude of the picture. I know that setting up your main image in the center of the picture is considered bad draftsmanship but there are times and paintings that breaking the rule produces a great image. I think this is one time.
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You probably know by now, but just in case: Caspar David Friedrich
I'd swear I saw this as the cover to Frankenstein
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