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Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Size: 20 W x 14 H x 0.1 D in
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Subject: This painting depicts the Court of The River at the Generalife in Granada. The court is named for the long central fountain that draws water from the Royal Canal (Acequia Real), the principal hydraulic source for the Alhambra. Collection Description: This collection delves into our modern civilization's intricate connection with water, exploring Granada, Andalusia, a city intricately shaped by water. From the earliest Roman interventions on the Mediterranean coast to the refined Moorish advancements in water control infrastructure, the mastery of water emerges as an enduring theme in historical and contemporary urban development and social identity. Beyond utility, water became a symbol of power and prosperity. Possessing water and the technology to manipulate it became not only a status symbol but a playful, geometric expression of affluence. Development opportunities and control over land flowed from control over water, often concentrated in the hands of the affluent political class or the church. In the post-reconquista Carmen System, water control played a fundamental role in land division and ownership, giving rise to the distinctive landscape architecture that utilized the gradients of the hillside to maintain and distribute water efficiently. In our contemporary era grappling with climate change, this dialogue gains urgency. Rediscovering historical and vernacular methods of coexisting with water aligns with the imperative need for new ideas promoting sustainability and conservation. This exploration of Granada captures pivotal moments where water's role is etched into the city's history, offering profound reflections on the past, a lens for scrutinizing present challenges, and inspiration for shaping a sustainable future.
Original Created:2023
Subjects:Garden
Materials:Paper
Styles:RealismFine ArtIllustration
Mediums:WatercolorGraphite
Painting:Watercolor on Paper
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:20 W x 14 H x 0.1 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:No
Packaging:Ships in a Box
Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.
Handling:Ships in a box. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines.
Ships From:United States.
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Emily Handley is a Landscape Painter and Architect who explores the intersection of the built and natural environment one city at a time. Her work investigates vernacular architecture, building ornament’s relationship to local culture, flora, and fauna, and the interaction of functional buildings with their agrarian and industrial landscapes. Working primarily through Plen Air session collections focus on an Area or Structure with individual works highlighting different views and details that speak to a larger narrative. After growing up in the Pacific Northwest exploring the outdoors, her interest in architecture has led her to live and work in several cities across the world. Her work has been shown in exhibitions in Chicago and Denver. Emily has over 10 years of experience in architecture with a focus in adaptive reuse, historic preservation, and interior renovation projects. She holds a Masters and Bachelors in Architecture from Tulane University (New Orleans, LA, USA).
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