The flaying in Livorno 1867

"The Flaying in Livorno" (1867) by Giovanni Fattori is a small oil painting depicting a solitary, weathered building against a backdrop of a pale sky. The building's stark, geometric form is emphasized by the expansive, flat ground. The painting showcases Fattori's interest in depicting the landscape of Tuscany, particularly its rural architecture and the subtle nuances of light. The painting's muted tones and focus on form are characteristic of the Macchiaioli, an Italian realist art movement of the mid-19th century, to which Fattori belonged.