Trevisan Carlo - The evening (La sera)

In this work titled "The Evening - La sera", Carlo Trevisan fuses the plant kingdom with human elegance, creating a botanical portrait that radiates a calm and intellectual dignity. The painting is a perfect example of how the artist can humanize nature through a few iconic distinguishing features.
The oil on canvas depicts a tree with a lush, vibrant canopy that takes the shape of an invisible face, dressed for a gala evening or an intellectual event.
A pair of black glasses with a classic frame and a dark bow tie are "worn" directly from the tree's crown. These elements transform a plant into a character, suggesting that wisdom and elegance belong not only to humans, but are intrinsic to nature itself.
The blue background is animated by small white and red hot-air balloons that drift in the distance. The balloons symbolize thoughts that rise lightly, imbibing the scene with an atmosphere of freedom and dream.
The tree’s crown is struck laterally by a light that enhances its volume, creating a play of shades that ranges from bright green to deep forest. This chromatic variation gives depth and "soul" to the subject, making it almost pulsating.
The artwork is an invitation to view the natural world with respect and admiration, recognizing in it a 'personality' and a nobility that we often ignore. 'The evening' is an evening spent in the company of beauty, where the silence of the tree speaks the refined language of art.
Oil painting on canvas mounted on a wooden frame 36 x 36 cm