![]() The artist and critic William Dunlap recalled that after seeing the painting, Reed asked Cole the price and Cole ventured, "I shall be satisfied if I receive $300, but I should be gratified if the price is fixed at $500." Reed replied, "You shall be gratified," thus beginning a liberal and productive, if all too brief, partnership. Low in the dust, and they who come admire thee, Yet I could weep, for thou art lying, alas! He affirmed his intentions by attaching the following verse from Samuel Rogers' poem "Italy" to the painting: In spite of signs of life in the distance, such as the small town on the lakeshore and sailboats on the water, Cole presented a somber view of Italy as an exemplar of decline. At the right a young man leans against a broken column, perhaps, with Cole, contemplating the passing of civilizations (though the artist added a comic note in the goat behind him that is trying to pull his coat down from the pillar). At the left an umbrella pine shades a ruined temple, and peasants dance before it, blissfully unaware that it signals the transitory nature of human glory. ![]() The artist seized the opportunity to impress his new patron with a rich mixture of the motifs that had engaged him there.Ĭole created a serene, harmonious composition that shows in influence of the seventeenth-century landscape painter Claude Lorrain. In 1833 he met the wealthy merchant Luman Reed, whose first commission for Cole was an Italian landscape. ![]() Cole responded strongly to the Italian landscape and particularly to its ruins, producing numerous sketches. The artist traveled to England, France, and Italy he spent several months in Florence and later visited Rome. If the thought of sitting in the Italian sun, paintbrush in hand, taking in the idyllic Tuscan countryside or the elegant streets of Venice, sounds tempting – get in touch or order our brochure! We have many fantastic painting tutors, like Hugh, who will be taking guests to stunning locations on our painting holidays.Cole painted this work shortly after returning from a trip to Europe from 1829 to 1832. This means my groups can paint and sketch all day! The best thing about this painting spot is that you won’t find any tourists in this hidden gem. Another great subject is the locals socialising in the Piazza Regina Margherita. Famous for catching and processing tuna, you can sketch the lines of fishing boats at the harbour. This quintessentially Sicilian seaside village is the perfect place to capture authentic Sicilian life. Even better, each guest’s room has its own private terrace – the perfect spot to paint your own view of the coast! There’s definitely painting inspiration a-plenty here! The grounds descend through pine woods, lemon trellises and beautifully tended gardens all the way to the sea. With its location ,it provides the most stunning views over the surrounding coast and sea. This villa in Amalfi is really one of a kind as it’s a refurbished medieval Saracen tower. It is a great place to visit for artists to be inspired! It’s worth having a look in local galleries to see Siena’s Renaissance art tradition, inspired by French Gothic and Byzantine art. The medieval city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with incredible monuments, churches, squares and bridges. This year, we had a fantastic day in Siena working in the Piazza del Campo and the Duomo di Siena. It is really stunning, and sure to inspire! From Montebenichi you can see miles of olive groves, winding roads, medieval villages and Chianti vineyards. At the top of the hill is the Castelletto, and surrounding it is the charming little hamlet of Montebenichi. Our trip to Montebenichi really was the icing on the cake, dramatic views in all directions. The timeless estate is perfect for our guests who come to Tuscany looking for the classic landscape with its rolling hills for their painting inspiration. With spectacular views that change dramatically with the seasons, this naturally beautiful estate is located in the ancient heart of Tuscany. With wonderful painting holidays to Italy, there are so many stunning landscapes, scenes and locations to inspire our guests – so it was no small task to narrow it down! We asked Hugh to pick his top painting locations that have inspired him and our guests – read on to find out more! 1. ![]() We spoke to one of our fantastic painting tutors, Hugh Tuckerman, to discuss his favourite spots in Italy for painting inspiration. This blog was originally posted on 15th March 2018 and was updated February 2021.
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