Sun and Rain in the Serpentara near Olevano
1866
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1866
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a rolling, rocky hillside with dry grass and scattered trees. The colors are mostly muted browns and grays, but a few patches of green and blue peek through in the distance. A winding path cuts through the scene, leading toward distant mountains under a pale sky. The artist signed it in the corner with a date: October 3, 1866. The handwriting looks hurried, almost like a quick note. Next, check out watercolor to see how artists layer colors like this.
