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Afternoon in the Alps, 1892 (oil on canvas)
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Afternoon in the Alps, 1892 (oil on canvas)
3106611 Afternoon in the Alps, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Segantini, Giovanni (1858-99); 85.5x79.5 cm; Ohara Museum of Art, Kurashiki, Japan; (add.info.: Pomeriggio sulle Alpi;
); Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 18258539
© Ohara Museum of Art, Kurashiki, Japan / Bridgeman Images
Alpes Alpine Alps Arbre Bergere Bodice Divisionist Grazing Leaning Pastoral Resting Shepherdess Straw Hat
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Afternoon in the Alps, 1892" is a captivating oil painting by Italian artist Giovanni Segantini. This picturesque artwork, measuring 85.5x79.5 cm, beautifully captures the serene beauty of an alpine landscape during a lazy summer afternoon. The scene depicts a shepherdess, elegantly dressed in traditional Swiss attire and wearing a straw hat, leaning against an old tree trunk. She gazes out into the vast expanse of rolling hills and snow-capped mountains that stretch as far as the eye can see. The divisionist technique employed by Segantini adds depth and texture to the painting, enhancing its naturalistic charm. In this idyllic setting, shorn sheep graze peacefully nearby while wildflowers dot the meadow with vibrant colors. The warm sunlight filters through fluffy white clouds overhead, casting soft shadows on the verdant landscape. Segantini's masterful brushstrokes capture not only the physical beauty of nature but also evoke a sense of tranquility and harmony that resonates with viewers even today. This timeless masterpiece now resides at the Ohara Museum of Art in Kurashiki, Japan. "Afternoon in the Alps" invites us to pause for a moment and immerse ourselves in nature's splendor—a gentle reminder to appreciate life's simple pleasures amidst breathtaking surroundings.
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