Artwork
El árbol seco
El árbol seco is an oil painting by Alejandro Cicarelli. It dates from 1855 and is held in the collection of the Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts.
About this work
Overview
El árbol seco is a painting created by Alejandro Ciccarelli around 1855. It is an oil-on-canvas work held in the National Museum of Fine Arts in Santiago, Chile.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a bare tree with a thick trunk and sprawling branches, set against a light background with surrounding foliage and shadows. The scene conveys a sense of calmness and serenity.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realistic style, the work features detailed rendering of the tree and its surroundings, with a muted color palette dominated by shades of brown and green.
History & Provenance
Alejandro Ciccarelli, an Italian-born painter and educator, was the first director of the Academy of Painting in Santiago, Chile, where he produced this work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alejandro Ciccarelli Manzoni, originally Alessandro Ciccarelli (25 January 1811, Naples - 5 May 1879, Santiago) was an Italian-born Chilean painter and educator. He was the first director of the Academy of Painting in Santiago, Chile.
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