Artwork
Jardín bajo la luna o Quietud en la quinta
Jardín bajo la luna o Quietud en la quinta is an unspecified painting by Pedro Figari. It dates from 1500 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
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Overview
A dark tree dominates the left side, a smaller tree balances the right, and a cow stands before a stone wall with a figure concealed behind it.
Created by the Uruguayan artist Pedro Figari, *Jardín bajo la luna o Quietud en la quinta* depicts a tranquil night scene in a rural setting. A dark tree dominates the left side, a smaller tree balances the right, and a cow stands before a stone wall with a figure concealed behind it. Soft illumination suggests moonlight, casting a gentle glow over the muted greens, browns and grays of the landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The composition captures a moment of quietude on a country estate, emphasizing the stillness of night and the simple rhythms of rural life. By placing the animal and hidden human figure within a moonlit garden, Figari evokes a sense of contemplation and nostalgia for everyday scenes rooted in his own Uruguayan upbringing.
Technique & Style
Figari employs loose, expressive brushwork that leaves the texture of the canvas visible, reinforcing the work’s immediacy. A restrained palette of earth tones and subdued blues creates a calm atmosphere, while subtle contrasts of light and shadow suggest chiaroscuro without a sharply defined moon. The overall effect is one of understated depth and mood.
History & Provenance
Although Figari began painting later in his career, he quickly became known for modernist depictions of familiar, memory‑based subjects. *Jardín bajo la luna o Quietud en la quinta* entered the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, where it remains on display as part of the museum’s representation of early 20th‑century Latin American art.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Pedro Figari (June 29, 1861 – July 24, 1938) was a Uruguayan painter, lawyer, writer, and politician.
Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
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