Reading in a Garden (Lettura in giardino)
1904
oil
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1904
oil
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Reading in a Garden (Lettura in giardino) is a 1904 oil by Pompeo Mariani, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a person sitting in a garden, reading a book. Their legs are crossed, and they hold the book open with one hand. The background is a mix of green bushes and a sky with scattered clouds. The colors are soft, with lots of greens and grays. The artist used a mix of techniques—some areas look painted, while others have pencil or scraped lines. The paper shows through in spots, giving it a textured feel. Look up Mariani, Pompeo to see more of his layered, mixed-media work.
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