Artwork
Around Turin
Around Turin is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Lorenzo Delleani. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
About this work
Overview
Around Turin, a 1901 painting by Italian artist Lorenzo Delleani, presents a serene landscape of the Piedmontese region, characterized by a small foreground building, a larger background structure, trees, and a clear sky.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a tranquil Piedmontese landscape, likely capturing the contrast between rural serenity and the proximity of urban outskirts, though the specific narrative or symbolic intent remains implicit.
Technique & Style
Delleani employed post-impressionist techniques, emphasizing expressive use of color and light to achieve depth and atmosphere. The composition is straightforward, guiding the viewer's focus towards the central architectural elements.
History & Provenance
Created in 1901, the painting is part of the National Museum of Fine Arts collection in Buenos Aires, though the acquisition history and any notable exhibitions are not specified.
Context
Part of Delleani's broader oeuvre of landscapes and genre scenes, *Around Turin* reflects the post-impressionist movement's influence on Italian artists at the turn of the 20th century.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Lorenzo Delleani (17 January 1840 – 13 November 1908) was an Italian painter, known primarily for landscapes and genre scenes.
Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
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