Artwork

Study for 'The Return from the Campagna'

Study for 'The Return from the Campagna', by Francesco Paolo Michetti, oil, 1900
Study for 'The Return from the Campagna', by Francesco Paolo Michetti, oil, 1900

Study for 'The Return from the Campagna' is an oil painting by Francesco Paolo Michetti. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.

About this work

Overview

Study for 'The Return from the Campagna' is an oil painting by Francesco Paolo Michetti, created around 1900. It is part of the Fitzwilliam Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a barefoot woman in a blue dress standing in a field, holding a stick. Her sad expression and weary posture convey a somber, melancholic mood.

Technique & Style

Michetti's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of volume, employing strong contrasts between light and dark to model the figure and surroundings.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Fitzwilliam Museum open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.