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The following photographs are of artworks found in the Art Institute.

 The three photos below are pieces of artwork that inspire me for different reasons.

Artist: Piero di Cosimo

Title: Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist, Saint Cecilia, and Angels

Media: Oil on poplar panel

I like this particular artwork because it is a religious oil painting that incorporates a virgin and child with the Young Saint John the Baptist.  I like the dark color scheme and that the focus of the painting, the woman and child, are in color while the background is muted tones.  This allows the viewer to focus on the woman and the child and then move to observe the background.  I also like the detail of the oil painting and the composition of the artwork.

Artist: Gustave Caillebotte

Title: Paris Street; Rainy Day

Media: Oil on canvas

This oil painting is intriguing because although the entire painting uses muted colors, the first thing the viewer focuses in on is the couple in the front.  I like that the color scheme is dark and gloomy, it gives the painting a "gloomy, rainy" feeling.  I think that the artist portrayed a rainy day perfectly without putting actual rain drops in the painting.

Artist: Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida

Title: Two Sisters

Media: Oil on canvas

I like that this painting has a great deal of detail and portrays a sunny day on the beach.  I find that this artist used to perfect coloring in order to give the water a nice texture and give the girls happy character.  The artist was able to use color and texture in order to make the girls look happy and give the beach a fun feel.

Artist: Francis Picabia

Title: Untitled

Media: Oil on canvas with wooden matchsticks,

 hairpins, coins, leather hear rollers, and string

The reason this this artwork inspires me is because this artist used everyday, household items to create a masterpiece.  This piece of art is unlike any other piece of art made because of the fact that random objects were used.  It just proves that art can be made out of anything and that there are no limitations.