11 Ng Cynn Lynn

Title of Work: Avond (Evening): The Red Tree

Year: 1908

Medium: oil on canvas

Dimensions: 70cm * 90cm

Location: Gemeentemuseum Den Haag, The Hague 

1. What do you see? 

I see a tree with no leaves in a blue background

2. What are the subjects in the Artwork? 

The tree

3. What are the Elements of Art used in the Artwork? 

Colour, texture

4. What are some subjects in the foreground, middleground and background of the Artwork?

In the foreground, there is a tree with lots of branches but no leaves. In the background, there is a blue background

5. How are the subject matters arranged? 

the tree is slightly off center

1. Why did you think the artist arranged the subjects in this manner? 

The artist likely wanted to showcase the main subject of the painting, to bring the attention to the tree.

2. What do you think the Artist is trying to communicate in the artwork? How does the artwork make you feel?

Trees without leaves usually indicate that it is not receiving the nutrients and water it needs, thus the artist could be communicating that he or she or something in their life is feeling down or not doing well. They are withering away and are in need of these nutrients and water, which could also be symbolic of care and reassurance.

3. How do you think the elements of art were used to convey the Artist's intentions?

The contrasting and dark colours show how solemn it is and evokes emothions like sadness and sorrow.

4. How was principles of design used to communicate and idea/ emotion? 

The contrasting colours of the warm red and cool blue show the strength of these emotions.

5. Why do you think the Artist emphasised certain element in the work?

It was to emphasise the emotions they were trying to communicate to the viewers.

1. What are you curious about the Artwork?

Im interested about the true story behind it.

2. What are you wonder about the Artist's thought processes? 

What made him choose those colours and what the purpose of the tree really was

3. What is interesting to you about this Artwork? And why? 

Theres not much going on in the background, just a vast space, Artists tend to have certain colours in the background to show emotions or are similar to the subject, however the background is completely different from the subject.

4. Are there any areas such as the title, style, or medium of the artwork that you are unsure and would like to know more?

If the medium used impacts the way the artwork communicates the message

5. What do you like to keep, destroy or replace? Why?

i would like to replace the ground/bottom with more roots in the ground to show how they are rigid and hard to move/unable to change?