HARRY BARTNICK

As compositional devices, porch screens and columns act as a frame within the frame.  The diagonals of shadows, cast from porch roofs, interplay with porch objects and architecture.  Human presence is notable in its absence, with the occasional chair acting as a stand-in.

Painting of a view from a columned porch, looking towards a modern apartment building.

Steve's Porch, oil on canvas, 60 x 78 1/2 inches.  Private collection

A painting of porch objects (columns, life saver, potted plants) seen though the porch screen.

Screened Porch, oil on canvas, 40 x 80 inches.  Private collection

Detail of the painting Screened Porch: Hanging plant.

Screened Porch, DETAIL

Detail of the painting Screened Porch: Hanging plant.

Screened Porch, DETAIL

A painting of porch objects (table, vase with flowers, bicycle) viewed through the porch screen; a car and house in the background.

New Jersey Porch, oil on canvas, 75 x 95 inches.  Private collection

Detail of the painting New Jersey Porch

New Jersey Porch, DETAIL

Painting of a close-up view of shadows from trees cast on a porch wall and entrance door. A seasonal wreath hangs on the wall

Salem Porch, acrylic on canvas, 40 x 80 inches.

Detail of the painting Salem Porch

Salem Porch, DETAIL

Painting of a close-up view of shadows from trees cast onto a porch wall and entrance door. A seasonal wreath hangs on the wall

Salem Porch Study, acrylic on paper.  10 x 17 1/4 image, 16 x 22 inches paper size


Painting of a balcony porch with 2 covered chairs, an iron guardrail, basket of flowers, and shadows cast from the porch roof

Covered Chairs, oil on canvas, 48 x 67.  Private collection

Detail of the painting Covered Chairs: Window, iron railing, covered chair, cast shadows from the porch roof.

Covered Chairs, DETAIL

Painting of a grand, pillared porch with a table and beach chair. Trees in the distance.

Manchester Porch, acrylic on canvas, 73 x 92.  Private collection

Detail of the painting Manchester Porch

Manchester Porch, DETAIL

Painting of a large, pillared porch with a beach chair and trees in the distance.

Beach Chair, Manchester (Manchester Porch Study), acrylic on board.   Private collection

Painting of a wide-angle view a front porch, with trees and houses in the distance.

Front Porch, oil on canvas, 20 x 54 inches. Private collection

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