Artwork
Fountain and Pergola in Italy
Fountain and Pergola in Italy is an oil painting by the Romanticist artist Ernest Christian Frederik Petzholdt. It dates from 1832 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- Accession no.
- 160029
- Credit line
- Connie and Donald Patterson Endowment
About this work
Overview
Fountain and Pergola in Italy is a landscape painting executed in oil on paper, then mounted on canvas by Ernest Christian Frederik Petzholdt in 1832. It is part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tranquil Italian scene featuring a fountain and pergola. The artist's simple and serene representation conveys a sense of peace, evoking a calm atmosphere through its depiction of the Italian setting.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by a straightforward style and a palette of simple colors, with gentle light contributing to its overall calmness. The technique used may involve glazing, a method that can enhance the depth and luminosity of the painting.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Ernest Christian Frederik Petzholdt
Ernest Christian Frederik Petzholdt (1805–1838) was a Danish artist.
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Landscape: A classical composition
View near Naples
Young Woman at a Fountain
The Sabine Mountains
The Monastery of Vallombrosa and the Arno Valley Seen from Paradisino
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau dans le parc de Rochecardon
Italian Landscape
Landscape near Subiaco. Sunset
The Gardens of the Villa d'Este, Tivoli- A Pergola, Italy