Artwork
Landscape near Asolo
Landscape near Asolo is a watercolor work on paper by the Plein Air artist Francis Edward James. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Landscape near Asolo is a watercolour created circa 1850 by James Francis Edward, now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The watercolour depicts a serene Italian village scene, with small red-roofed houses on a hillside, surrounded by trees, rolling hills, and a marshy foreground leading the viewer's eye to a distant tall tower near Asolo, Italy.
Technique & Style
Characterized by soft, muted colours (pale greens, browns, blues) and light, airy brushstrokes, the piece exhibits loose, sketchy brushwork suggestive of rapid execution to capture fleeting light effects.
History & Provenance
Signed by the artist, the work's title references its Italian location, Asolo. It is currently housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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