Artwork
Landscape with Figures
Landscape with Figures is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Narcisse Virgilio Díaz. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. This oil on panel painting depicts a serene nighttime landscape, characterized by dense foliage and a prominent sky.
- Accession no.
- 887
- Credit line
- Henry Field Memorial Collection
About this work
Overview
This oil on panel painting depicts a serene nighttime landscape, characterized by dense foliage and a prominent sky.
Subject & Meaning
The scene features multiple small figures seated in a row along the foreground, their calm demeanor contrasting with the darkness of the night. The artist's representation of these figures in a tranquil state invites contemplation.
Technique & Style
The visible brushstrokes, achieved through the impasto technique, add texture to the painting, particularly in the rendering of the sky and trees.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Narcisse Virgilio Díaz (1807–1876) was a French artist, born in Bordeaux.
