Il Quercione alle cascine 1866

"Il Quercione alle cascine" (The Oak Tree at the Farms), an 1866 painting by Italian artist Telemaco Signorini, depicts a solitary oak tree standing majestically in a field. The painting, created during the Italian Risorgimento, utilizes a muted palette and loose brushstrokes to capture the natural beauty of the landscape. The dominant oak tree, rendered in a dark, earthy hue, contrasts with the pale golden tones of the sky and the distant foliage. This artwork exemplifies Signorini's interest in plein-air painting, highlighting the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere on the subject matter.