The fall of the house of Usher is a painting by R W Goetting which was uploaded on February 23rd, 2013.
The fall of the house of Usher
I have owned a book of Edgar Allen Poe's short stories since I was a kid many moons ago. I still have it, and it is illustrated in a most amusing... more
by R W Goetting
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Title
The fall of the house of Usher
Artist
R W Goetting
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
I have owned a book of Edgar Allen Poe's short stories since I was a kid many moons ago. I still have it, and it is illustrated in a most amusing style. Flat color planes, graffic line drawing, dramatic use of tone..........similar to Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec. Of course, I made the mistake of reading these stories at night, and they scared the daylights out of me....especially the Tell Tale Heart...........But this painting is about the Fall of the House of Usher. This is painted over several previous efforts of various topics, giving it a rough, jagged surface that is suitable for the subject. I am not sure it translates in the photography, but there are some kinda creepy greens and violets that appear here and there............darn prussian blue......I try not to use it but............for macabre scenes...............
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February 23rd, 2013
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Comments (46)
Mona Edulesco
Had to see this awesome work again, Bob.... It is fascinating how brilliantly you represented the nighttime lights and shadows. Just wonderful, comme toujours. LF :)
R W Goetting
I am so glad you like this moody one. It was really fun to paint. Thank you so much, I always appreciate it!!
ANA MARIA EDULESCU
This masterpiece is pure painterly delight, Bob. Exquisite use of colors and rhythm. f,l
ANA MARIA EDULESCU
Although I'm now in some pinkish ''spring'' mood, I'm deeply fascinated by your ''blacks'' in this amazing painting, Bob. Such power of expression that I saw only in your exquisite paintings. f,l
R W Goetting replied:
I am the same way right now with springtime all around. I am so glad though that you visited the House of Usher!! Thank you for your kind words, I always appreciate it!
Bonnie Mason
You can almost hear the creepy music...and creaking....:) Fantastic! LF
R W Goetting replied:
Don't hang around Bonnie.......this story gets kinda creepy..............HA! Glad you enjoy it, thank you!!!
ANA MARIA EDULESCU
Fascinating mood and atmosphere you created in this painting, Bob. Love the brilliant placement of the colorful touches. Superb work ! f,v
R W Goetting replied:
Thank you so much Ana!!!! This one is kinda creepy.......Ha!!........I sure had fun painting it.
Omar Hafidi
THIS IS A FANTASTIC DEPICTION OF EDGAR POE "S GREAT SHORT STORY, YOU EXCEEDED POE HIMSELF IN HIS DARK, GOTHIC DESCRIPTION OF THE HOUSE OF USHER, YOUR USE OF DISTORTED COLORS AND SHAPED ACCENTUATES THE EFFECT
EMONA Art
This is such an awesome painting, Bob! A painting inspired by a story of Edgar Allen Poe...this is great! :) And you so finely depicted the macabre atmosphere you spoke about... Loved your description, made me smile... "creepy greens and violets" indeed :)) F&V
R W Goetting replied:
Hi Emona!! I am so glad you enjoy this work, it was so fun to paint. I had the pleasure of watching people react to it in a gallery..........so amusing..........Thank you for your kind words!!
Joe Triano
Love the mood of this painting - the rich color and atmosphere - killer brush work my friend - all the best, R W!! . ........Joe
R W Goetting replied:
Thank you Joe, I appreciate your comments. This is one of those that was fun to paint, looking at and admiring your work, I know you can relate!!
ANA MARIA EDULESCU
Came back to admire this extraordinary painting of yours, Bob. I admire your art so much. f,v Thank you a lot for the advice with the Prussian blue.
R W Goetting replied:
I am glad you like it. Yep, gotta watch that prussian blue.........it's the black hole of pigment!! Ha!!
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