appleton museum
The Appleton Museum of Art
Central Florida College
April 6, 2012
The Appleton Museum is undeniably a treasured gem to the Central Florida area. Many residents to the region are unaware of the history located right in their backyards. I’ve lived in the area my entire life and never had any knowledge of this incredible gallery. When I caught wind of the assignment, my initial thought was that I was going to have to go visit an old, beat up building that displays some prints that great artists around the world have created. I was delighted to find out just how wrong I was for thinking that way. The Appleton Museum is filled with exquisite and original paintings, impressions, sculptures, and pottery from around the world, dating all the way back to the 1600’s. I had many favorites that caught my eye, but there were a few that really stick out in my mind.
I have always been drawn to photographs that capture new love and romance. I love photography in general; especially weddings and engagement photos. Vittorio Matteo Corco’s painting, “When Love is Young,” can be viewed in the Appleton’s European gallery. It is a painting that was created in 1883 and has captured the attention of its viewers over two hundred years. The painting depicts a young man and woman who are very much in love. The couple is starring deeply into each other’s eyes, as if they are falling in love for the first time. The passion that the man and woman have for each other is what initially drew me into this painting, but I then became interested in the elaborate detail that Corco added. The man photographed is probably a poor sailor. He is dressed in a grungy outfit with cut off sleeves and has dirty hands. She on the other hand, is wearing her Sunday best; a beautiful, detailed and tailored gown with silk gloves and her hair elegantly pinned back. By the way he is peeking over the balcony, I assume they are sneaking around and trying to hide that they are contacting one
Central Florida College
April 6, 2012
The Appleton Museum is undeniably a treasured gem to the Central Florida area. Many residents to the region are unaware of the history located right in their backyards. I’ve lived in the area my entire life and never had any knowledge of this incredible gallery. When I caught wind of the assignment, my initial thought was that I was going to have to go visit an old, beat up building that displays some prints that great artists around the world have created. I was delighted to find out just how wrong I was for thinking that way. The Appleton Museum is filled with exquisite and original paintings, impressions, sculptures, and pottery from around the world, dating all the way back to the 1600’s. I had many favorites that caught my eye, but there were a few that really stick out in my mind.
I have always been drawn to photographs that capture new love and romance. I love photography in general; especially weddings and engagement photos. Vittorio Matteo Corco’s painting, “When Love is Young,” can be viewed in the Appleton’s European gallery. It is a painting that was created in 1883 and has captured the attention of its viewers over two hundred years. The painting depicts a young man and woman who are very much in love. The couple is starring deeply into each other’s eyes, as if they are falling in love for the first time. The passion that the man and woman have for each other is what initially drew me into this painting, but I then became interested in the elaborate detail that Corco added. The man photographed is probably a poor sailor. He is dressed in a grungy outfit with cut off sleeves and has dirty hands. She on the other hand, is wearing her Sunday best; a beautiful, detailed and tailored gown with silk gloves and her hair elegantly pinned back. By the way he is peeking over the balcony, I assume they are sneaking around and trying to hide that they are contacting one