View Of Monte Amiata by Giovanni (Nino) Costa

View Of Monte Amiata 1880

giovannininocosta

abstract painting

impressionist landscape

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

naturalistic tone

painting painterly

watercolour illustration

italy

watercolor

"View of Monte Amiata" is an 1880 painting by Italian artist Giovanni (Nino) Costa, renowned for his landscape paintings. This artwork depicts a serene scene of a winding road in the Italian countryside at dusk, the distant silhouette of Monte Amiata rising against a soft, orange-hued sky. The painting captures the tranquility and beauty of the Tuscan landscape, a popular subject for Italian artists of the 19th century. Costa's masterful use of light and shadow enhances the picturesque setting, inviting viewers to experience the peaceful atmosphere of the scene.