1770
oil
canvas
From the collection of Tate
Meleager and Atalanta is a 1770 oil by Richard Wilson, a Rococo painting work, held at Tate.
This painting shows a dramatic scene with a group of people in front of a rocky cliff and a waterfall. The figures are in various poses, some standing, others lying down or sitting. The atmosphere is intense, with a sense of movement and energy. In the background, there's a large tree on the left and a building on a hill in the distance. The colors are muted, with shades of brown, gray, and green dominating the palette. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. To learn more about this technique, explore the works of artists who have mastered it, such as Richard Wilson.
Richard Wilson (1 August 1714 – 15 May 1782) was a Welsh painter who specialised in landscape art and worked in Britain and Italy.
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