A Christmas Angel
This is a painting called Mt Tarawera, it is composed of pieces from several famous works,
paintings and architectural. The angel is from the 'Personification of Fame' by Bernardo Strozzi,
Mt Tarawera from 'The Phantom Canoe on Lake Tarawera' by Kennett Watkins, both of which
are shown above The Arch of Titus in Paris.
When I made this painting and collage in 1990 I used many appropriated images pieced together
for my work, now, so many years later, I feel as if I had a bit of a cheek.
However I still like this work and I like the angel, so here she is to wish everyone
who views my blogs a very Happy Christmas.
Mt Tarawera is a famous mountain in the North Island of New Zealand,
in 1886 it erupted with such force that a chasm was made across the whole mountain. It buried
the local landscape and villages in ash, about 120 people lost their lives and the
Pink and White Terraces a tourist attraction on the mountainside were completely destroyed.
Kennett Watkins made a painting of a phantom canoe which was seen on Lake Tarawera
the day before the mountain erupted and which is now believed to have been a
warning of the devastation which was to follow. It can be seen in the top
right of this painting with the moon behind.
All images copyright Frances Jill Studd 2015
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