1898
oil
paperboard
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
Le cattive madri is a 1898 oil by Giovanni Segantini, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting Mother, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.
This painting shows a group of women and children in a desolate landscape. The women are dressed in dark, somber clothing and are gathered around a large, barren tree. The children are playing and crying in the foreground. The painting is done in muted colors, with shades of brown and gray dominating the palette. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, giving the painting a sense of energy and emotion. In the background, a range of mountains rises up, adding to the sense of desolation and isolation. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, you might want to look into the work of artists who have used it, such as Leonardo da Vinci.
Giovanni Segantini (15 January 1858 – 28 September 1899) was an Austrian then stateless painter known for his large pastoral landscapes of the Alps.
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