comparison of still life with a skull (1671) by Phillipe de campaigne and Mortality and Immortality (1876) by William Harnett.

... The paintings I will be comparing are still life with a skull (1671) by Phillipe de campaigne and Mortality and Immortality (1876) by William Harnett. Still life with a skull 1671 Oil on canvas Phillipe de Campaigne Mortality and Immortality 1876 oil on canvas William harnett First impressions: When I first look at Champaigne's piece of work, I see the skull dominating the centre of the image, looking at me. The image makes me think about death, as the skull seems to be watching the viewer - awaiting their death. What is strange however is the flower beside the skull. Harnett's painting howevr is somewhat different; at first sight, I see more to the image than just a skull. Basic elements: The colours used in both paintings however are quite similar in that darker hues are used to create a dark 'deathly' atmoshphere. The colours used in harnett's painting are slightly warmer than Champaigne's painting; both however used contrasting hues

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