Daybreak is a painting by American artist Maxfield Parrish made in 1922. Daybreak, inspired by the landscape of Vermont and New Hampshire to create lush and romantic tones,[1] is regarded as the most popular art print of the 20th century, based on number of prints made: one for every four American homes. According to the National Museum of American Illustration, it has outsold Andy Warhol's Campbell's Soup Cans and Da Vinci's Last Supper.[2] It is still in print. The painting is also part of the core of the neo-classical popular paintings that started to gain traction at the beginning of the 1920s. His work in his staple style was also popularized by the large scale murals he painted in the 1930s.[3]
Measuring 26.5 by 45 inches (67.3 cm × 114 cm),[4] the painting employs a formal layout similar to a stage set, with two feminine figures. Painted using preparatory photographs, the models were his regular models, Kitty Owen (granddaughter of William Jennings Bryan), Parrish's daughter Jean, and Susan Lewin. Only two figures appear in the completed painting, though pencil studies and negative space indicate that the artist originally intended a third near the righthand column.[5] The composition is arranged on the principle of "dynamic symmetry" popularized by Jay Hambidge.[5]
Medium and Techniqueedit
Referred to as "The Great Painting",[citation needed] this 20th century work was created by using oil paints. The technique of glazing, using a varnish over several layers of paint at once helps to achieve the soft glow and whimsical style Parrish is so well known for. Using lighting and natural models to his advantage Parrish is able to depict a serene setting for the two women, while keeping his tone of slightly out of the ordinary and neo-classic style. In looking at the other works from Parrish at the time his constant use of mild lighting and the use of contrasting cool and warm tones, it can be seen that this is how Parrish created his signature style. Like many artists Parrish also makes use of the Golden Ratio;[6] a technique using math that helps frame the pillars and greenery to add the most focus on the two figures in this painting. While Parrish's techniques may have been tedious, almost every single fantasy illustrator you can name borrows from the technique and style of Maxfield Parrish,[7] ensuring that his visions live on.
Record purchase priceedit
The painting has always been in private ownership. On May 25, 2006, Daybreak was purchased by a private collector (Mel Gibson's then-wife, Robyn) at auction at Christie's for US $7.6 million. This set a record price for a Parrish painting. It was sold again on May 21, 2010, for US$5.2 million.
A 1986 Nestle television commercial for Alpine White features one scene imitating Daybreak and another resembling Parrish's Ecstasy.
The Saint Preux album The Last Opera also uses Daybreak for its cover.
Daybreak in O'Bryonville (2009) is a Cincinnati mural designed for ArtWorks by contemporary artist Kate Holterhoff. Parrish's flowering vine motif figures prominently in Holterhoff's mural.
The theatrical release poster for the 1987 film The Princess Bride is heavily inspired by Daybreak.
Referencesedit
^"Maxfield Parrish, A Mechanic Who Painted Fantastically". New England Historical Society. 2018-03-30. Retrieved 2021-12-09.
^. The National Museum of American Illustration. July 5, 2006. Archived from the original on July 18, 2006.
^Gilbert, Alma (2005). Maxfield Parrish Master of Make Believe. Old Saybrook CT: Konecky & Konecky. p. 51.
^Gilbert, Alma (1992). Maxfield Parrish: The Masterworks. Berkeley, California: Ten Speed Press. p. 165.
^ abLudwig, Coy (1973). Maxfield Parrish. Watson-Guptil. p. 142.
^"Learn The Golden Ratio For Your Artworks On Canvas". Upper Canada Stretchers | Art Canvas Stretcher Bars | Serving USA & Canada. Retrieved 2021-12-09.
^foxpudding (2012-04-26). "Maxfield Parrish". The Automat. Retrieved 2021-12-09.
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Daybreak is a painting by American artist Maxfield Parrish made in 1922 Daybreak inspired by the landscape of Vermont and New Hampshire to create lush and romantic tones 1 is regarded as the most popular art print of the 20th century based on number of prints made one for every four American homes According to the National Museum of American Illustration it has outsold Andy Warhol s Campbell s Soup Cans and Da Vinci s Last Supper 2 It is still in print The painting is also part of the core of the neo classical popular paintings that started to gain traction at the beginning of the 1920s His work in his staple style was also popularized by the large scale murals he painted in the 1930s 3 DaybreakArtistMaxfield ParrishYear1922 1922 Dimensions67 3 cm 114 cm 26 5 in 45 in Parrish referred to Daybreak as his great painting the epitome of his work Contents 1 Composition 2 Medium and Technique 3 Record purchase price 4 In popular culture 5 ReferencesComposition editMeasuring 26 5 by 45 inches 67 3 cm 114 cm 4 the painting employs a formal layout similar to a stage set with two feminine figures Painted using preparatory photographs the models were his regular models Kitty Owen granddaughter of William Jennings Bryan Parrish s daughter Jean and Susan Lewin Only two figures appear in the completed painting though pencil studies and negative space indicate that the artist originally intended a third near the righthand column 5 The composition is arranged on the principle of dynamic symmetry popularized by Jay Hambidge 5 Medium and Technique editReferred to as The Great Painting citation needed this 20th century work was created by using oil paints The technique of glazing using a varnish over several layers of paint at once helps to achieve the soft glow and whimsical style Parrish is so well known for Using lighting and natural models to his advantage Parrish is able to depict a serene setting for the two women while keeping his tone of slightly out of the ordinary and neo classic style In looking at the other works from Parrish at the time his constant use of mild lighting and the use of contrasting cool and warm tones it can be seen that this is how Parrish created his signature style Like many artists Parrish also makes use of the Golden Ratio 6 a technique using math that helps frame the pillars and greenery to add the most focus on the two figures in this painting While Parrish s techniques may have been tedious almost every single fantasy illustrator you can name borrows from the technique and style of Maxfield Parrish 7 ensuring that his visions live on Record purchase price editThe painting has always been in private ownership On May 25 2006 Daybreak was purchased by a private collector Mel Gibson s then wife Robyn at auction at Christie s for US 7 6 million This set a record price for a Parrish painting It was sold again on May 21 2010 for US 5 2 million In popular culture editIn 1995 Michael Jackson produced a music video You Are Not Alone featuring himself and his then wife Lisa Marie Presley in which they appear semi nude in emulation of Daybreak The Bloom County comic book Penguin Dreams and Stranger Things features a cover with many elements of Daybreak and other works by Parrish The Dalis Car 1984 album The Waking Hour features a detail from Daybreak on its sleeve The Moody Blues 1983 album The Present features cover artwork that uses a variation of Daybreak A 1986 Nestle television commercial for Alpine White features one scene imitating Daybreak and another resembling Parrish s Ecstasy The Saint Preux album The Last Opera also uses Daybreak for its cover Daybreak in O Bryonville 2009 is a Cincinnati mural designed for ArtWorks by contemporary artist Kate Holterhoff Parrish s flowering vine motif figures prominently in Holterhoff s mural The theatrical release poster for the 1987 film The Princess Bride is heavily inspired by Daybreak References edit Maxfield Parrish A Mechanic Who Painted Fantastically New England Historical Society 2018 03 30 Retrieved 2021 12 09 Press Release The National Museum of American Illustration July 5 2006 Archived from the original on July 18 2006 Gilbert Alma 2005 Maxfield Parrish Master of Make Believe Old Saybrook CT Konecky amp Konecky p 51 Gilbert Alma 1992 Maxfield Parrish The Masterworks Berkeley California Ten Speed Press p 165 a b Ludwig Coy 1973 Maxfield Parrish Watson Guptil p 142 Learn The Golden Ratio For Your Artworks On Canvas Upper Canada Stretchers Art Canvas Stretcher Bars Serving USA amp Canada Retrieved 2021 12 09 foxpudding 2012 04 26 Maxfield Parrish The Automat Retrieved 2021 12 09 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Daybreak painting amp oldid 1214975670, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
