Olive Trees at Tivoli

George Inness

Created:
Movement:
1873
Hudson River School
key Notes:
Impressionistic, Landscape.
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Dimensions:
7 x 12 3/8 in. (17.8 x 31.4 cm)
medium:
Gouache, watercolor, and graphite on blue wove paper with colored fibers
story of the work:

"Olive Trees at Tivoli," painted by George Inness in 1883, exemplifies the artist's engagement with the American Impressionist movement and his interest in the interplay of light and nature. Its curatorial impact is significant, as it has been featured in various exhibitions that highlight Inness's contribution to landscape painting and his influence on subsequent generations of artists.

Description of the work:

"Olive Trees at Tivoli," painted by George Inness in 1883, depicts a serene landscape characterized by a harmonious interplay of light and shadow, with gnarled olive trees rendered in rich, earthy tones that evoke a sense of tranquility. The composition is marked by a soft, atmospheric quality, achieved through Inness's use of loose brushwork and a palette dominated by greens and browns, which enhances the natural beauty of the Italian countryside.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Manually Sourced

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Olive Trees at Tivoli