Greta’s Peony

By : Taniah Huggins

Media :

By : Beth Van Hoesen

The name of this Art work is Greta's Peony. Aquatint and dry point was used to make this painting , It was created in 1976 by Beth Van Hoesen.

Description :•Texture : Silky , Smooth , •This flower looks more open than regular Peony (Looks as if its dying .)•Its gives off a relaxing vibe , and has mild tones.•They used the warm colors to draw your attention to the middle of the flower , from there it illuminates from the center outwards. •The flower is held in a transparent vase , which gives the flower a stunning look.• The background is dark which is

making the main attention go to the Peony.

Analysis: Emphasis : The flower is the focal point . When you look at

this Art the first thing you see is the Peony. Balance: The Peony is in the middle ; it balances out the

dark background , and the transparent vase it’s in . The flower is more bloomed than usual Peony’s which means its dying .

The Dark background brings a sad , depressed vibe ; as well as the dying flower.

Its not symmetrical but proportional .

Interpretation : The darken background makes the Peony seem

as if it’s a self portrait. The illuminated center gives me the impression

that it’s what the artist wants the main attention to go towards .

At the time of drawing this picture I believe that the artist was experiencing some kind of emotionally distress .

I think the artist wanted to give of a grief feeling, because of the sadness the

Judgment : I believe she achieved her standards ,

and she made it an indivisual art work . Beth Van Hoesen seems as if she loves flowers . In my opinion this was one of her best works. It was an unique painting , and I believe it was an success. I don’t believe she had many things to improve .