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Granada Landscape, by Mariano Fortuny Marsal, oil, 1871

Granada Landscape

Mariano Fortuny Marsal

1871

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

Dominant colour

Overview

Granada Landscape is a 1871 oil by Mariano Fortuny Marsal, held at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

Who painted this?
Mariano Fortuny Marsal
When & what style?
1871
Where can I see it?
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

About this work

This painting depicts a landscape with a white building in the center, surrounded by trees and a mountain range in the background. The sky is cloudy, with a mix of blue and gray hues. The painting features a mix of warm and cool colors, with earthy tones dominating the scene. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to look up "chiaroscuro".

About the artist

Portrait of Mariano Fortuny Marsal
Artist

Mariano Fortuny Marsal

Mariano Fortuny y Marsal (Catalan: Marià Fortuny i Marsal, pronounced ; June 11, 1838 – November 21, 1874) was a Spanish painter known for works focusing on Romantic fascination with Orientalist themes, historicist…

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