A somewhat enlarged image can be found here. A smaller enlargement can be found at Mr. Melcher’s blog entry (yesterday).Boating Party is privately owned. This provides a description, focusing on the artist’s painting style.It was part of a 2009 museum exhibition, where it was called Oarsman in a Top Hat; but, the first title seems to be the most popular one, perhaps because the artist is shown in this 1881 painting, by a different artist.A different coloration, click-to-enlarge image, can be found here. The artist’s Wikipedia page (Bing translated French Wikipedia page has more) and collection (more under Subcategories at each level).Second, of the 2 works, by this artist, that have, so far, appeared in Mr. Melcher’s blog, to also appear here.
And that’s a nice vest so I can see why he’s hesitating. If the person drowning is into fashion, I’m sure they would agree. “Please, sir, don’t save me….keep that vest dry!”
BE THIS GUY almost 10 years ago
Groom making a break for it.
jreckard almost 10 years ago
Woody Harrelson in a top hat?
puddlesplatt almost 10 years ago
is it my eyes, those arms look very short, or his legs too long?
J Short almost 10 years ago
His left arm being much stronger than his right, it dawns on him after seeing the same tree, “I’ve been rowing in circles.”
mabrndt Premium Member almost 10 years ago
A somewhat enlarged image can be found here. A smaller enlargement can be found at Mr. Melcher’s blog entry (yesterday).Boating Party is privately owned. This provides a description, focusing on the artist’s painting style.It was part of a 2009 museum exhibition, where it was called Oarsman in a Top Hat; but, the first title seems to be the most popular one, perhaps because the artist is shown in this 1881 painting, by a different artist.A different coloration, click-to-enlarge image, can be found here. The artist’s Wikipedia page (Bing translated French Wikipedia page has more) and collection (more under Subcategories at each level).Second, of the 2 works, by this artist, that have, so far, appeared in Mr. Melcher’s blog, to also appear here.
Nicole ♫ ⊱✿ ◕‿◕✿⊰♫ Premium Member almost 10 years ago
And that’s a nice vest so I can see why he’s hesitating. If the person drowning is into fashion, I’m sure they would agree. “Please, sir, don’t save me….keep that vest dry!”
Mostly Water Premium Member almost 10 years ago
Hmmm. Interesting placement of the magnifying glass icon. I hesitated clicking on it.
Dr Sheriff MB esq PhD DML almost 10 years ago
all dressed up…and on his way to teh old “Oar House”….
Helen Ferrieux almost 10 years ago
Art Garfunkel worried that he’ll be out of a job if the water remains so untroubled.
Calvins Brother almost 10 years ago
Leonardo DiCaprio as Captain Ahab. “I’m going to need a bigger boat!”
mabrndt Premium Member almost 10 years ago
Another work by this artist can be found here.