THe Market by Paul Gaugan

The Market 1895,
Shorewood Print #1363
Newark High School

This painting depicting a group of Tahitian women relaxing under the trees shows Gaugan's use of contrasting colors and values.

The Women of Tahiti by Paul Gaugan

The Women of Tahiti 1891,
Shorewood Print #1064
Newark High School

In this early Tahitian painting Gaugan's violent attraction to color overtakes his rendering of form to create a simplified figure duet in bright contrasting colors.

Landscape by Paul Cezanne

Landscape 1839-1906,

Shorewood Print #1254

Newark High School

This landscape is constructed of large blocks of green and blue broken by a sweeping curved vertical that breaks up the space.

The Cradle by Berthe Morisot

The Cradle 1873,

Shorewood Print #1223

Newark High School

This painting shows Manet's influence on Morrisot, while still emphasizing her feminine view of the world. A strong contrast between the dress and the cradle shows a dramatic curving line through the center of the composition.

St. Joseph the Carpenter by George de La Tour

St. Joseph the Carpenter 1645,
Shorewood Print #1025
Newark High School

This is a painting of the Christ Child helping his adopted father, Joseph, in his carpentry workshop. George de La Tour's work was often attributed to Caravaggio or other artists because of his use of light and shadow.

Rockets and Blue Lights by Joseph M.W. Turner

Rockets and Blue Lights 1840,

Shorewood Print #206

Newark High School

This seascape demonstrates Turners unusual treatment of color, light and compositon. It shows a group of people on shore watching as warning flares are set off to warn passing ships.

The Letter by Johannes Vermeer

The Letter 1666,

Shorewood Print #528

Newark High School

This painting by Vermeer depicts a woman bringing her mistress a letter. The unusual composition of rectangles within a frame shows Vermeer's understanding of linear forms. The bright vibrant colors and the bright checks of the floor make this a particularly appealing work.

The Milkmaid by Johannes Vermeer

The Milkmaid 1660,

Shorewood Print #528

Newark High School

Vermeer's stunning use of light shows in this genre painting of a woman pouring milk from a pitcher in the window of Vermeer's well known studio.

Self Portrait by Rembrandt VanRijn

Self Portrait of Rembrandt 1659,

Shorewood Print #551

Newark High School

This self portrait of Rembrandt Van Rijn was painted when the artist was fifty-three. Rembrandt did a number of self portraits reportedly to understand himself better.

Night Watch by Rembrandt VanRijin

Night Watch 1642,

Shorewood Print #520

Newark High School

The Night Watch depicts a group of armed men preparing for a guild meeting. The large hall and intricate detail in costume and armory show Rembrandt at his finest.