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Italian Women in a Vineyard near Rome, by Julius Schrader, oil, 1848

Italian Women in a Vineyard near Rome

Julius Schrader

1848

oil

canvas

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Italian Women in a Vineyard near Rome is a 1848 oil by Julius Schrader, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Julius Schrader
When & what style?
1848
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

In this painting, a group of women are gathered in a vineyard near Rome, surrounded by lush greenery and vines. One woman holds a baby, while another woman stands behind her, holding a child. A third woman sits on a rock, looking at the group. The women are dressed in traditional Italian clothing, with loose-fitting dresses and headscarves. The scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a distant landscape. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the work of Julius Schrader.

About the artist

Portrait of Julius Schrader
Artist

Julius Schrader

Julius Friedrich Antonio Schrader (16 June 1815 – 16 February 1900) was a German painter, associated with the Düsseldorf school of painting.

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