Specialising in Dutch domestic scenes in the 17th century, she explored reflections, and was assiduous in authenticity of details.
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She started with packs of fruit wrapped in clear plastic, and systematically investigated the complex balance between transmitted and reflected light.
Understanding the mental processes involved in painting is vital to understanding how reflections could go wrong.
To date, explanations of discrepancies in CĂ©zanne’s reflections have assumed that they were intentional. Were they, or could they have been the result of his diabetes?
A selection of six more paintings by CĂ©zanne, covering his whole painting career, show marked discrepancies in their reflections.
Three paintings by CĂ©zanne with major discrepancies in the reflections shown. Were these deliberate? If so, why?
Understanding the optical principles of reflections ensures that you understand how they should appear.
Does the way in which Turner painted reflections give deeper insight into his work, or his limitations?
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