The Olive Oil Press, Capri
1911
oil
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
1911
oil
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
This painting shows the interior of a room with an open doorway. In the doorway, a large, dark object resembling a dome or a pot is visible. To the right of the doorway, a large clay pot sits on the floor, and a smaller pot hangs on the wall above it. The room's floor is made of stone tiles, and the walls are painted white. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of simplicity and rustic charm. If you're interested in learning more about the techniques used in this painting, you might want to look into chiaroscuro.
