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December Sunshine

5 parts 1 The artwork2 In context3 About this artwork4 Artist and museum5 Look closely

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harry bush, December Sunshine (1925). Reproduceret til referenceformål; alle rettigheder er forbeholdt rettighedshaveren.

Fakta om værket

Kunstner
harry bush wahooart.com/da/artists/harry-bush/
Malet
1925
Oprindelig størrelse
45 x 35 cm

In context

December Sunshine — harry bush

How big is it?

The original measures 45 × 35 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.

Hvornår er dette malet?

  1. 1920

▲ dette værk, 1925

Sammenlignelige værker

Vælg et af de ovenstående værker: nævn to ting, det har til fælles med dette, og én ting, der er forskellig.

Flere værker, der kan placeres ved siden af dette: wahooart.com/da/art/similar/harry-bush-december-sunshine-ARAJHS-en/

Farver

Målt ud fra billedet

    Hovedfarve

    Sap Green #70674b

    Gemt palet

    • #70674B
    • #3A3525
    • #D8CDB9
    • #A29981
    Primær farve
    Sap Green
    Intensitet
    Balanced Hvor mættede og varierede farverne er, fra en enkelt dæmpet nuance til mange klare nuancer.
    Kontrast
    Bold Hvor meget farverne varierer i lysstyrke og mætning på tværs af billedet.
    Harmoni
    Balanced Harmony Hvor godt farverne spiller sammen, fra modstridende til fuldstændig harmoniske.
    Lysstyrke
    Bright Hvor lyst eller mørkt billedet fremstår samlet set, fra dybe skygger til lyse højlys.
    Mætning
    Subtle Color Hvor rene og stærke farverne er, fra næsten grå til fuldt livlige.

    Om dette kunstværk

    December Sunshine — harry bush

    The December Sunshine painting by Harry Bush is a beautiful example of oil on canvas artwork, measuring 45 x 35 cm. Created in 1925, this piece is currently housed at the Museum of London (United Kingdom). The scene depicts a tree in the foreground, surrounded by houses on both sides, with several people and two dogs present.

    Artistic Style and Composition

    The overall atmosphere suggests a peaceful moment captured during a walk or gathering near the tree and houses. The use of oil on canvas allows for a rich and vibrant color palette, which Harry Bush has utilized to create a sense of warmth and coziness in the scene. The composition is well-balanced, with the tree serving as a central focal point. Key Features:

    The painting features a bare tree, indicating that it might be winter or late autumn.

    Several people are visible in the image, some standing near the tree and others closer to the houses.

    Two dogs are present in the scene, one located towards the left side of the painting and another on the right side.

    Artist and Museum Information

    Harry Bush is a notable artist, and his work can be found at the Museum of London. For more information on the museum's collection, visit Discovering the Artworks of Museum of London (United Kingdom). To learn more about Harry Bush and his artwork, including December Sunshine, visit Painting by 'Harry Bush' | Harry Bush: December Sunshine.

    The December Sunshine painting is a beautiful example of oil on canvas artwork, and its peaceful atmosphere makes it a great addition to any art collection. For those interested in learning more about Impressionist painters, visit the Wikipedia page on Camille Pissarro, a Danish-French Impressionist and Neo-Impressionist painter.

    Kunstner og museum

    December Sunshine — harry bush

    Kunstner

    harry bush

    The Enigmatic Brush of Harry Bush

    Harry Wayne Bush remains one of the most compelling yet elusive figures in the tapestry of mid-twentieth-century American visual art. Born on June 11, 1926, his life was a complex interplay of public service and private passion, marked by a profound tension between his visibility as an illustrator and his deep-seated need for seclusion. While much of his original body of work was tragically lost to the artist's own hand—destroyed by Bush himself due to fears of copyright infringement and a desire for privacy—the legacy he left behind continues to resonate within the niche histories of erotic illustration and gay visual culture. His journey from the conservative landscapes of Texas to the burgeoning underground art scenes of Los Angeles is a testament to the transformative power of self-discovery through art.

    The foundations of Bush’s artistic identity were forged in the crucible of World War II. Serving in both the United States Navy and the United States Air Force, his deployment to the European theatre provided more than just military training; it offered a pivotal moment of personal awakening. It was during this period that Bush experienced his first homosexual encounter, an event that fundamentally reshaped his worldview and ignited a lifelong devotion to capturing the male form.

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    Findes online

    QR-kode med link til downloadside for December Sunshine

    wahooart.com/da/art/download/harry-bush-december-sunshine-ARAJHS-en/

    Kildehenvisning til dette kunstværk

    MLA
    bush, harry. December Sunshine. 1925, https://wahooart.com/da/art/harry-bush-december-sunshine-ARAJHS-en/
    APA
    bush, harry (1925). December Sunshine [Painting]. https://wahooart.com/da/art/harry-bush-december-sunshine-ARAJHS-en/
    Chicago
    harry bush. December Sunshine. 1925. https://wahooart.com/da/art/harry-bush-december-sunshine-ARAJHS-en/
    Harvard
    bush, harry (1925) December Sunshine. Available at: https://wahooart.com/da/art/harry-bush-december-sunshine-ARAJHS-en/

    Look closely

    December Sunshine — harry bush

    Look closely

    Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

    1. What catches your eye first, and why?
    2. Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
    3. Look back at Laggard Leaves (1925), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
    4. What might the artist have wanted you to feel?
    5. If you could ask the artist one question about this work, what would it be?

    Your response

    Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.