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Il castigo delle lussuriose, by Giovanni Segantini, oil, 1898

Il castigo delle lussuriose

Giovanni Segantini

1898

oil

paperboard

From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich

Dominant colour

Overview

Il castigo delle lussuriose is a 1898 oil by Giovanni Segantini, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.

Who painted this?
Giovanni Segantini
When & what style?
1898 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Kunsthaus Zürich

About this work

This painting shows a snowy landscape with a few trees and a mountain range in the background. The sky is blue and cloudy, and the snow is white and textured. The artist used oil paint to create this piece, which gives it a rich and vibrant color palette. The brushstrokes are visible, adding a sense of texture and depth to the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of color and texture, you might want to look up the technique of glazing.

About the artist

Portrait of Giovanni Segantini
Artist

Giovanni Segantini

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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