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Cambridge, Canada
$1,300.00
Title
Memories And Music
Artist
Hanne Lore Koehler
Medium
Painting - Watercolor
Description
This watercolor painting features a violin and mandolin in an attic window scene. As most of my still life paintings do, "Memories And Music" portrays deeper meaning and emotion than is initially apparent. This scene represents the age-old story of a young man torn between his love for a beautiful woman and the lust for adventure. Adventure having won the battle for his heart, the young woman he has left behind has only memories and music to console her.
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO WOULD RATHER READ THE THOUSAND WORDS THAN DECIFER THE PICTURE:
Sunlight streams through an attic window across the mandolin which seems to be longing for far away places. It flickers through breezy leaves whose shadows elusively dot a violin that seems to protect precious love letters. The painting is filled with symbolism. Besides the obvious glass love birds precariously perched on the window ledge and the model sailing ship, some of the many visual metaphors include the broken violin string which represents the young lady's broken heart and the metronome stopped mid-beat which symbolizes the end of a romance, the end of a heartbeat, a memory frozen in time.
A fragile bouquet of dried flowers, perhaps a gift, teeters dangerously on the edge of a window ledge while intricate lace cascades over the edge like the frail feminine ego. Sheet music titled "Solitude (for the violin)" looms over the scene. Perhaps you can find more. I think you are right - I better stick to painting!
Thank you to all who voted for my painting in this contest:
STORIES IN WATERCOLOR 4.30.21 - 1st
STRING INSTRUMENTS 3.21.22 - 2nd
LET THE MUSIC DO TALKING 2.25.23 - 1st
Thank you to the hosts of the following groups for featuring my image. I appreciate your kind support and promotion!
Wisconsin Flowers And Scenery
MOUSE
All Cards For Occasions
Memories And Nostalgia
SAA Monthly Themed - Arches
Classic Still Life Artwork
Musical Inspirations
Music CD Cover Designs
A Woman's Touch
Women Painters - No Photography
Painting The Old Way
Beautiful Watercolors
Created By My Hands
Over 5000 Views
Paintings Prose And Poetry
Uploaded
August 22nd, 2010
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Dominique Amendola 12 Days Ago
Rutland, VT - United States
A gorgeous watercolor painting with great details and a beautiful light! L/F
Athens, la - Greece
Amazing artwork dear Hanne !! very beautiful colours,light, shadows and details !! 👍 👌Best Wishes !👌favvvvvv👌
Cedar City, UT - United States
Love this beautiful artwork Hanne! Congratulations on your Sale!...F/L/X
Peekskill, NY - United States
A beautiful setting for the rarified world of instruments. To me, very touching. The two main colors are also incredibly appealing. L/F
Cambridge, ON - Canada
Thank you so much, Jackson, for the honor of featuring my painting in PAINTINGS PROSE AND POETRY group! I appreciate your generous support and promotion!
Ridgefield, WA - United States
Congratulations Hanne, on your 1st place win in the "LET THE MUSIC DO THE TALKING" Contest for this amazing painting! L/F
Martville, NY - United States
Congratulations, Hanne, on your 1st Place Win in the Let the Music Do the Talking Contest. Such a gorgeous painting - I love it! L/F
Niceville, Fl - United States
Hanne, congratulations on your 1st first place win in the Let the Music Do the Talking contest!
Alameda, CA - United States
Congratulations on being one of the top vote getters in the contest! You tied for the win!
Cambridge, ON - Canada
Thank you so much, Troy, for hosting the LET THE MUSIC DO THE TALKING contest! I am honored to win 1st place! I appreciate your generous support and promotion!
Cambridge, ON - Canada
Thank you to all who voted for my painting in the LET THE MUSIC DO THE TALKING contest! I am very honored to win 1st place! I appreciate your generous response and support!
Merritt Island, Fl - United States
Love this painting and the way that you have depicted light and quiet, Hanne. Such a peaceful scene. Hope that you are enjoying the holidays, my friend. f
Peekskill, NY - United States
A haunting love story within this beautiful scene, both unforgettably rendered, Hanne Lore. L/F
Lake Havasu City, AZ - United States
What a beautiful and peaceful scene. Love the antique lace drape under the violin. Beautiful lighting and composition. Wonderful watercolor.
Havana, Fl - United States
This is a stunning image of my favorite instruments. The details are so well done and the choice to let the light come in through the window is excellent! So beautiful!
Cedar City, UT - United States
Love everything about this beautiful painting Hanne, all the way up to the sweet birds on the arched window sill!...F/L/T 💚
Cape Town - South Africa
Extraordinary water color with its detail, composition and subject matter, Yet another masterpiece, Hanne!
Merritt Island, Fl - United States
Love the way the light and shadows fall across and throughout this lovely scene, Hanne. Soooo nice! f
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your thoughtful appreciation and support of my painting, AnnaJo!
Peekskill, NY - United States
The painting and words weave a touching story to while away my time. This work in watercolor is a heartwarming experience. L/F
New Baltimore, MI - United States
Hanne, absolute beautiful watercolor painting "Memories And Music"! Congrats on multiple Features!! L/F
Bradford, VT - United States
Wonderful and full of melody and notes like music, painted with upmost expertise, fabulous work Hanne FAV+
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your thoughtful appreciation and support for my painting, Nancy!
Westford, MA - United States
Wow, what a beautiful and wistful work of art that tells the story so perfectly! l/f
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your thoughtful appreciation and support for my painting, Anita!
Morganville, NJ - United States
Outstanding composition and excellent artwork! Congratulations on your features! F/L
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your thoughtful appreciation and support for my painting, Geraldine!
Danville, KY - United States
Hanne, CONGRATULATIONS on your WIN in the STRING INSTRUMENTS CONTEST!..YAY!…SO WELL DESERVED!
Niceville, Fl - United States
Congratulations on your 2d place win in the String Instruments contest! voted
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