Formal Analysis

Formal Analysis

Artist: Pierre Roy
Name of painting: A Naturalist's Study



Description:

• I can see a room in the painting which contains many objects. These objects probably belong to a naturalist, as the title suggests. The painting has a smooth texture.
• The artist uses dark colours, which are mostly brown. They show that the room is quite dark and not brightly lit.     
• Fine lines are used and shows clearly the outlines of the objects.  

Analysis:

• I like the painting of the train in the room as it is in the center of the painting and includes bright colours, such as blue and green which makes it quite contrasting from the other dull colours.   

Interpretation:

• I feel peaceful and calm when I see this painting.

Judgement:

• I like this painting as it is very detailed, for example the eggs are painted with great care as they show the spots on the shells, while the spokes on the wheel at the corner have been drawn clearly and we can see each of them. 

Done by: Ng Rui Yun (21)

                 Secondary 1M