Viking Boat
by Cheri Randolph
Title
Viking Boat
Artist
Cheri Randolph
Medium
Photograph
Description
The silhouette of a viking boat framed by three sculpted trees in the Villa Melzi Giardini, Bellagio, Italy. The sparkling waters of Lake Como provide the backdrop.
The Gardens of Villa Melzi strech out along the lake shore and are armoniously inserted into the hilly scenery of the Bellagio peninsula that divides the two branches of Lario lake. Inland, the Villa, the Chapel and the orangery, today transformed into a historical museum, are splendid expression of neo-classical style and as such stated national monument.
The English styled gardens, enriched with sculptures, was designed by the architect Luigi Canonica and by the botanist Luigi Villoresi, both responsible for the arrangement of Villa Reale park in Monza. Through the contribution of great artists and artisans and the special concordance between them and Francesco Melzi the whole complex was shaped like a place of rare harmony and was admired, among the others, by Stendhal who described its beauty in his book "Rome, Naples, Florence" dated 1817.
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September 6th, 2012
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Comments (21)
Andy Prendy
Excellent composition, and beautiful variations of deep green in the grass and foliage - looks like a lovely place. (v,f)
Cheri Randolph replied:
Andy, the gardens are beautiful. In fact, while strolling around there, you get the feeling that you've somehow been transported to an imaginary world - everything is so perfect.
Cheri Randolph
Andy, I am complimented that you listed "Viking Boat" as one of your favorites. Thanks!
Cheri Randolph
Bruce, thanks so much for the feature of "Viking Boat" in your group, Comfortable Art.
Cheri Randolph
Nadine & Bob, Thanks so much for featuring "Viking Boat" in the USA Artist News! I greatly appreciate this promotional assistance. Cheri
Jack Zulli
What I enjoy about this image is the form (shape, lines) of the boat against the water, nice capture;) v
Cheri Randolph replied:
Thanks, Jack, for your favorable analysis of this shot. That's what I enjoyed about the scene myself. Appreciate your vote!
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
Almost an abstract the way you composed the scene Cheri! We Voted! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
Cheri Randolph
Alexandra, thanks for your comment. Yes, it did seem somewhat out of place and there was no explanation - but I loved the lines and shape. Appreciate the vote.
Joan Minchak
I love how you positioned the trees, Cheri! This is fantastic! Fave!
Cheri Randolph replied:
Joan, I'm complimented that you enjoyed this one so much. These gardens were so perfectly beautiful that it was like walking around in a heavenly setting. Appreciate your Fave!
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