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| John Singer Sargent, White Dresses (1911) |
battle? No – white dresses in
peace on parched grass...
– Leonard Blumfeld (© 2014)
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When I first glimpsed this painting, my initial flash was that it represented an after-battle scene – bodies strewn on the ground, limbs sticking up.
The first real haiku I've written in a while ... with that sudden flash of recognition in the second half.
They look like two giant pillow cases stretched out on the grass...I thought your battle scene reaction was rather hilarious..but then again I have a strange sense of humour:)
ReplyDeletenice ask and answer and i can see why...my first view as well was that they were the victims of something...glad they are just at peace.
ReplyDeleteI liked your interpretation especially the juxtaposition of opposites (peace-war)(White-brown)
ReplyDeleteI like the tercet ~ Its my impression too ~
ReplyDeleteparched grass and white peace - nice picture and the colours of grief? nicely done
ReplyDeletelove that picture, if only I could be so beautifully slain
ReplyDeletePerfect haiku...."peace on parched grass". Well done.
ReplyDeleteLike it. In Sargent I always find the double vision.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your visit and comments!
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