Françoise Duprat

"Regatta", Red, White and Blue Racing Ships Abstract Acrylic Painting

2019

This artwork depicts the evolution of a birch or poplar leaf along the seasons, from light green to dirt brown, in 16 panels disposed in a 4×4 table. The landscape of each row prolongs in the four columns, with different colors and characteristics. A patchwork of boxes with leaves surrounds this table. This artwork is not framed. Henriette Gorbitz is a naïve/primitive French artist, passionate about Jean Giono...

This artwork depicts a small pond in a summer or spring mountain landscape in the background. The artist applied different tints in rectangular areas starting from the center. It may suggest different seasons, but it's not, since the vegetation doesn't change. The sunset sky is unaffected by these differences of tint. Two of these areas are filled with mosaic patterns, one light blue and the other yellow. The surrounding area is made as a carpet of leaves with strong veins. On top of these leaves are leaf-shaped patches of sky. Four large leaves also cover the landscape. This artwork is not framed. Henriette Gorbitz...

This artwork depicts a mountainous landscape, rocky yet green, with several peaks, and a pink sunset sky. The artist painted the landscape in boxes, as if it was a puzzle. An outer area prolongs the green landscape but in a monochromous blue which gives an impression of winter — but it's not, since the vegetation is the same. Colored cirrus clouds emerge from the inside boxes and prolongs into the outside frame. This artwork is not framed. Henriette Gorbitz...

The center of this artwork depicts various flowers on the foreground, contrasting with the dark sky of the rural landscape in the background. This scene is framed with several mozaic-like rectangular areas. The ensemble is painted over a bucolic landscape with a clear sky and a field of dandelions in the foreground. The French name of the artwork is an untranslatable wordplay with "chant" (song) and "champ" (field). This artwork is not framed. Henriette Gorbitz...

Gordon Hunt. St. Michaels Mount sunshine. Acrylic on deep edge canvas. A sunny afternoon on Marazion Beach. People are out enjoying the day. Some are walking, some are riding. The br...

In this figurative painting - Lily-of-the-Valley 1.0, I used ink and acrylics to construct a textured background. The ink and acrylics were left to 'bloom' on the canvas. On top of i...

This artwork "Colorful houses in Provence" portraying a vibrant and dynamic landscape teeming with color and movement celebrates the love of the artist for a summer period in the sou...

Man on the Hill Original Painting entitled "Contemplation" by leading Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield. Blue, white & black expressive impasto on canvas. Art measures 24 x 24 inches Frame measures 29 x 29 inches This piece presents a hauntingly atmospheric and introspective moment, using abstraction to evoke emotion and imagination. Here’s an art curator’s perspective: 1. Mood and Emotion • The painting captures a profound sense of solitude and reflection. The lone figure standing against a turbulent, layered sky evokes feelings of contemplation, longing, or even melancholy. The use of blues and dark tones reinforces this introspective atmosphere. 2. Abstract Expressionism • The loose, textured brushstrokes create a sense of movement and depth in the sky, while the contrast between the figure and the landscape lends a poetic ambiguity. The lack of facial details in the figure allows viewers to project their own emotions or narratives onto the scene. 3. Color Palette and Contrast • The predominance of deep blues with hints of white and muted purples creates a mood that feels both serene and stormy. The sharp black silhouette of the figure against the lighter background highlights isolation while grounding the composition. 4. Narrative and Ambiguity • This painting invites interpretation. The figure could represent a memory, a spirit, or simply a person lost in thought. The lack of specific details keeps the work universal, allowing viewers to connect personally to its themes. 5. Framing and Presentation • The white frame softens the piece and provides a modern, clean boundary that contrasts well with the dark and moody composition. It enhances the painting’s versatility, making it suitable for both intimate spaces and larger collections. Artistic Significance: This work speaks to themes of human connection (or disconnection) with nature, identity, and the passage of time. It would resonate with those who appreciate contemplative art that blends abstraction with emotional depth, making it a unique addition to a thoughtful collection. Angela Wakefield has twice been on the front cover of ‘Art of England’ and featured in ARTnews, attracting international attention and critical acclaim with her urban landscape paintings of New York & London. The style of painting has been described as ‘contemporary realism’, and is often favourably compared with Edward Hopper by collectors and art critics. Angela’s work is held in private collections in Europe and the USA, including the British Royal Family. Her admirers include leading figures in international business...