1888
oil
canvas
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
A Corner of the Gardens of the Villa Borghese is a 1888 oil by Lawrence Alma-Tadema, a Impressionism work, held at Ashmolean Museum.
The painting depicts a serene scene from the gardens of the Villa Borghese. A weathered stone wall, adorned with a few planters, stands in the foreground. Behind the wall, lush greenery and trees are visible, with a few branches bearing red leaves. The sky above is a soft blue. In the lower left corner of the painting, a signature is visible, along with the date "1876". The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of tranquility, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful atmosphere of the gardens. To learn more about the artist's techniques and style, explore the work of Lawrence Alma-Tadema.
Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema ( AL-mə TAD-ay-mə; born Lourens Alma Tadema, Dutch: ; 8 January 1836 – 25 June 1912) was a Dutch painter who later settled in the United Kingdom, becoming the last officially recognised denizen in 1873.
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