Pastoral Scene
1741
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Anton Maria Zanetti I
Anton Maria Zanetti I (1720–1729) was an artist.
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watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Pastoral Scene is a 1741 watercolor by Anton Maria Zanetti I, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a group of people in a garden, sitting and standing around a tree and a small pavilion. Some are resting on the grass, others are leaning on the tree or standing near a barrel. The scene has a quiet, relaxed feel with soft green and brown tones. The artist used a mix of black lines and green shading to create depth, a technique called chiaroscuro. This makes the figures and objects pop against the background. Next, check out the technique: watercolor, glazing to see how artists build up colors in layers.
Anton Maria Zanetti I (1720–1729) was an artist.
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