Who painted Paisaje de Normandia?

Paisaje de Normandia was painted by Genaro Pérez Villaamil in 1842.

Where can I see Paisaje de Normandia?

Paisaje de Normandia is held by National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

Can I buy a print of Paisaje de Normandia?

Museum-quality prints of Paisaje de Normandia are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Paisaje de Normandia

Genaro Pérez Villaamil , 1842

Paisaje de Normandia is an oil painting by Genaro Pérez Villaamil. It dates from 1842 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

About this work

Overview

Paisaje de Normandia is a landscape painting created in 1842 by Spanish Romantic artist Genaro Pérez Villaamil, utilizing oil paint. The work depicts a serene village scene, characterized by a dominant towered building on the right, a smaller structure on the left, and sparse human activity amidst detailed, muted coloration.

Subject & Meaning

The painting focuses on a tranquil Norman village street, emphasizing architectural grandeur, particularly through the prominent tower, a hallmark of Pérez Villaamil's style. The empty, yet populated, street conveys a sense of everyday life, with attention to detail in both buildings and figures.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work showcases Pérez Villaamil's Romantic technique, marked by meticulous detail in stone textures and clothing, and a predominantly brown and gray palette punctuated by greenery. The artist's characteristic exaggeration of architectural scale enhances the scene's dramatic quality.

History & Provenance

Created in 1842, Paisaje de Normandia is part of the collection at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, highlighting the artist's reach beyond Spain.

Context

As a Romantic painter, Pérez Villaamil's work, including this piece, reflects the era's emphasis on emotion, grandeur, and detailed realism, often blending landscape with architectural and figural elements.

Legacy

While specific impact of Paisaje de Normandia on the broader art historical canon is not highlighted, it remains representative of Pérez Villaamil's contribution to Spanish Romantic landscape painting.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Genaro Pérez Villaamil

Jenaro Pérez de Villaamil y d'Huguet (3 February 1807 – 5 June 1854) was a Spanish painter in the Romantic style who specialized in landscapes with figures and architectural scenes.

Museum

National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

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