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Italian Mountain Landscape with Overgrown Rock, probably near Olevano

Unknown

1850

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Landscape

Dominant colour

Italian Mountain Landscape with Overgrown Rock, probably near Olevano is a 1850 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a rocky hillside with rough, brown cliffs and patches of green trees clinging to the sides. The sky is pale and blurry, while the ground looks dry and uneven. A few trees stand out against the rocks, their green leaves contrasting with the earthy tones. The artist focused on the texture of the rocks, making them look rough and uneven. The brushstrokes are thick in some spots, giving the cliffs a sense of depth. If you like this style, check out *impasto* next.