Woman in wheat field
1899
oil
canvas
From the collection of Lima Art Museum
1899
oil
canvas
From the collection of Lima Art Museum
Woman in wheat field is a 1899 oil by Luis Astete y Concha, a Impressionism work, depicting Field, held at Lima Art Museum.
The painting depicts a woman standing in a wheat field, wearing a long skirt and a white shirt. The woman is positioned in the foreground, with the wheat field stretching out behind her. The sky above is blue with clouds. The woman's dark skirt and hat contrast with the lighter tones of her shirt and the wheat field. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured appearance. The overall atmosphere is one of serenity, with the woman seemingly lost in thought as she gazes out at the wheat field. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.
Luis Astete y Concha (1866–1914) was an artist, born in Lima.
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