Beautiful mural. Too bad it's fallen into decay. Could this not also be called a trompe l'oiel? I'm not sure I know the difference.
The basilica in my picture yesterday was built in the 1890s, the rest of the Christian Science complex was built in the 1970s and designed by I.M. Pei. I guess my description might have been a little confusing.
Hi Blue - I'm noticing an area in the mural between scenes that reminds me of a tree trunk, and it's topped by a real tree with leaves extending over the wall. I guess nothing gets by in life without growing older - even murals.
Actually, the decay lends a charm to it. The colors are softer, and it looks almost like a vision of a spirit. Though I agree that if weeds and debris take over, it will be a pity -
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Beautiful mural. Too bad it's fallen into decay. Could this not also be called a trompe l'oiel? I'm not sure I know the difference.
ReplyDeleteThe basilica in my picture yesterday was built in the 1890s, the rest of the Christian Science complex was built in the 1970s and designed by I.M. Pei. I guess my description might have been a little confusing.
Don't we seem to see this "decay" a lot around our towns?
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame...it looks to have been a fun one!
ReplyDeleteNice wall ! I like it a lot.
ReplyDeleteSoon it will be covered with weeds an no one will be able to enjoy it anymore :(.
ReplyDeleteCreative caption!
ReplyDeleteMaybe the decay is what makes it so special!
ReplyDeleteBut isn't it nice that it's weathered a bit, no longer bright and new looking.
ReplyDeleteHi Blue - I'm noticing an area in the mural between scenes that reminds me of a tree trunk, and it's topped by a real tree with leaves extending over the wall. I guess nothing gets by in life without growing older - even murals.
ReplyDeleteActually, the decay lends a charm to it. The colors are softer, and it looks almost like a vision of a spirit. Though I agree that if weeds and debris take over, it will be a pity -
ReplyDeleteGreat image. It's cool to find old art tucked away in the city.
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