Buildings and Figures near a River with Rapids
Artist: Michele Marieschi (Italian, 1710 - 1743)
Original Dimensions: 24" x 36 1/4"
Location: National Gallery of Art, London
About Artwork: (1735-43) "This painting, like its pendant Buildings and Figures near a River with Shipping is a capriccio, a scene made up of elements drawn from reality and fantasy. The cascade at the right and the colourful figures on the opposite bank – resting shepherds, elegantly dressed ladies, and a milkmaid attending to her cows – are typical features of pastoral landscapes. The two groups of trees at the sides are like a stage set, framing the composition and giving it a sense of balance and depth. A mountainous landscape lies beyond. One of the pleasures of this picture and its pair is Marieschi’s use of paint: he has applied it freely and thickly, particularly in shaping the buildings. He has clearly enjoyed crafting a fantastical world of overlapping towers, rustic roofs, balconies, windows and turrets, all bathed in warm sunlight." - (National Gallery of Art, London)
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