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The Angel of Life, by Giovanni Segantini, unspecified, 1898

The Angel of Life

Giovanni Segantini

1898

unspecified

From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

The Angel of Life is a 1898 unspecified by Giovanni Segantini, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Hungarian National Gallery.

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

About this work

This painting depicts a woman holding a baby, standing in a natural setting. The woman's long hair flows down her back, and she wears a flowing green dress. The baby is wrapped in a white cloth, and the woman gazes down at it with a gentle expression. In the background, there are trees and a body of water, with a yellow sky above. The painting features a mix of warm and cool colors, with the woman's dress and the trees in shades of green, while the sky and the water are depicted in yellows and blues. The overall effect is one of serenity and tranquility. The artist who created this painting is Giovanni Segantini.

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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