Francesco Tammaro (1939) - Colazione sull'erba

Oil painting on board depicting a lively outdoor life scene in impressionist style, set along the riverbank. In the foreground, a group of elegant figures in period clothing is portrayed during a picnic in the shade of a large tree: some seated on cloths laid out on the grass among the poppies, others standing along the dirt path that runs beside the water. In the background, a horse-drawn carriage is glimpsed, additional figures strolling along the bank, and in the sky, stirred by soft clouds, two colorful hot air balloons in flight add a scenic touch to the composition. On the right, the river opens onto a wide sheet of water with green hills and, in the distance, smoking chimneys suggesting an nineteenth-century industrial setting in contrast with the bucolic quiet of the scene. The brushwork is vibrant and textural, with quick, overlapping color strokes typical of impressionist technique, particularly evident in the tree foliage, reflections on the water, and meadow flowers. The palette is dominated by greens and blues, brightened by red accents (poppies, balloons) and the dark tones of the characters' clothing. Signed in the lower left. Technique: Oil on panel For other works by the artist www.arteecollezioni.com