Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Art en Site: Greenwich

Using mobile maps to locate masterpiece art at the site it was painted, and viewing original en site (Art-en-site).  Examples of map-guided painting viewing at this map:
geocoded paintings


A comparison of Canaletto's painting of Greenwich Hospital shows some discrepancy in perspective; perhaps the artist shared architect Wren's low opinion of the Queen's house at center rear. That building is prominent between the 2 domes, is hardly seen in the painting.

More views of Greenwich Hospital: George Chambers painting, plus current (obstructed) view
geocoded painitngs
Greenwich Hospital from the East

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