Artwork

Paisaje de Tandil

Paisaje de Tandil, by Pío Collivadino, oil, 1917
Paisaje de Tandil, by Pío Collivadino, oil, 1917

Paisaje de Tandil is an oil painting by Pío Collivadino. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

About this work

Overview

Paisaje de Tandil is an oil painting by Argentine artist Pío Collivadino, dating to circa 1917. It is part of the collection at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a rugged landscape centered on a distant mountain with steep cliffs and a pointed peak. The foreground features large rocks and boulders interspersed with green plant life, emphasizing the natural terrain of Tandil.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work showcases a textured, richly layered visual quality. Collivadino employed a diverse color palette to capture the varied tones and shadows of the geological forms.

History & Provenance

Created around 1917, the painting has been held in the permanent collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, indicating its significance within Argentine cultural heritage.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Pío Collivadino

Artist

Pío Collivadino

Pío Collivadino (1869–1945) was an artist, born in Buenos Aires.