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Autumn is my favorite season. It signals the end of the heavy-handed heat of late summer, and there is always plenty to eat.
As someone who is often out hiking with the dog, and sometimes with Mark accompanying us both, I appreciate how the entire outdoor arena is bathed in a special type of light that illuminates the splendidly colored trees. At twilight the air is tinged with the scent of burning leaves and a sense of mystery and intrigue.
Recently I discovered a brilliant "X" member, The Cultural Tutor (@culturaltutor). His posts focus on various artists, whose works he then presents with observations about their lives, techniques and the effects their works have on the viewers.
His latest choice of artist is John Atkinson Grimshaw, the realist/impressionist devotee of the late 1800s. As you will see, his preferred settings involve twilight, or compelling nighttimes in a lit-up town. Or else somewhat spooky locations.
Here are two of Grimshaw's works. Should you wish to discover more about this artist, I recommend following @culturaltutor over on X.
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Here is Grimshaw's portrayal of a gentle soul whose garb all in white and whose curious basket has us wondering who she would be and what is she waiting about for, on such a dark and mysterious night.
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And this next painting involves part of a town at dusk lit up by cafes and businesses, with people wending their way on home.
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Little White Riding Hood?
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Clever.
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Alternate title: The Waywenders.
I really like way the mist is painted. The palette is delicious as well.
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