Scheveningen Harbor with mist lifting
oil on canvas
60 x 60 cm
painted on location, Mon 2nd - Mon 9th June 2008
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If you were to go down to the harbor at 6am in the morning, in the summer, on a cloudy morning, with mist, this is more than likely what you would see. Don't worry, you don't have to get out of your comfortable bed to enjoy this view, as I have taken the trouble to do that for you. With hardly any wind, the boats and yachts being fastly moored, not yet making there way out to sea, thus the water is almost comletely still. This was a difficult composition to work out. The art of leaving out, (kunst van weg laten), plays a major role on this canvas. I positioned myself on a location which affords the eye a great sense of depth. It took about 45 minutes to find that spot. I'm in the habit of starting and finishing a painting in one go, in this occasion, not a chance. With all those details to work out, and remember, although tied to there moorings the vessels are always slightly in motion.
3 comments:
Incredible! Fantastic study of the harbor..! Nice concentration of a busy spot. The composition is enhanced by the misty weather putting the building and back area fainter.. Just WONDERFUL!! SO tough to return to a spot, with light and boat changes.. I love the central mast/reflection highlighted with other verticals as well as the dock leading you in.
It is a great work and really a living painting.
Safdar
Hallo Alberto, if i were a harbour sailor......i should buy the painting---anyway it gives a good mood impression..i like it.. by,by for now, have a nice and prosperrous week in Noordwijk,
Freek
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