Meindent Hobbema

Avenue at Middelharnis

Describe-
From the viewpoint of the road, Hobbema's painting shows a road surrounded by trees and nature

Analyze-
>The painting is balanced by the palm trees in the middle
>The palm trees are repeating
>The artist uses the spatial devices of size, position and linear perspective
>Blue dominates the painting

Interpret-
Hobbema was trying to show the beauty of nature and man made creation working together

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