Eglin, Walter - Malerei, Entwurfszeichnung Wandbild Realschule Tannenbrunn, Sissach

1954

unspecified

From the collection of Archaeology and Museum Baselland

Dominant colour

Eglin, Walter - Malerei, Entwurfszeichnung Wandbild Realschule Tannenbrunn, Sissach is a 1954 unspecified by Walter Eglin, held at Archaeology and Museum Baselland.

Who painted this?: Walter Eglin
When & what style?: 1954
Where can I see it?: Archaeology and Museum Baselland

About this work

This painting shows three tall birds with long necks and beaks standing on a flat, light ground. Behind them, a tree with dark leaves and curved branches grows on the left, while on the right, wavy lines suggest water or reeds. The birds are dark blue-black, with some white highlights on their wings and legs. The artist used bold, flat colors and simple shapes to make the scene feel balanced. The birds look almost like they’re marching in a line, with the one on the right turning slightly. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth in paintings.