Two ladies in the garden of Castiglioncello 1865

"Two Ladies in the Garden of Castiglioncello" is an 1865 painting by Giovanni Fattori, a prominent figure in the Macchiaioli movement. The painting, housed in a private collection, depicts two women in a verdant garden setting. Fattori's signature style is evident in the loose brushstrokes and emphasis on light and shadow, which create a sense of immediacy and realism. The figures are rendered with simplicity, their forms enveloped in the atmospheric light and shade of the garden. The painting exemplifies the Macchiaioli's interest in capturing the fleeting effects of light and color in the natural world.