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After the rain.  Landscape with trees and a pond, by Carlo Piacenza, watercolor, 1870

After the rain. Landscape with trees and a pond

Carlo Piacenza

1870

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

After the rain. Landscape with trees and a pond is a 1870 watercolor by Carlo Piacenza, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Carlo Piacenza
When & what style?
1870 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with trees and a pond. The sky is cloudy and gray, and the ground is wet and muddy. There are puddles of water on the ground, and the trees are reflected in the pond. The painting is done in muted colors, with shades of gray, brown, and green. The brushstrokes are soft and gentle, giving the painting a sense of calmness and serenity. The overall effect is one of peacefulness and tranquility. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the Impressionism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour landscape by Carlo Piacenza from 1870 depicts trees and a pond, with the artist's signature, date, and an Italian inscription included on the work.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Carlo Piacenza

Carlo Piacenza painted quiet Italian landscapes in watercolor during the 1800s, often showing ponds ringed by trees just after rain.

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