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Cività d'Antino in the Abruzzi

Unknown

1911

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Cività d'Antino in the Abruzzi is a 1911 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1911
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a small village nestled in hilly, rocky countryside. The buildings are clustered together, with a few taller stone towers standing out. A winding road cuts through the scene, and the sky above is bright with soft clouds. The colors are mostly earthy—browns, greens, and blues—with patches of dry grass and a few trees. The artist used thick brushstrokes to create texture, especially in the rocky hills and sky. The way light hits the buildings and hills makes some areas look warmer than others. Check out impasto to see how artists use thick paint for texture.