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Italian Girls with Tomatoes in Baskets; Fruit Bearers from Amalfi, 1878-79, 1878-1879. Creator: Kristian Zahrtmann
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Italian Girls with Tomatoes in Baskets; Fruit Bearers from Amalfi, 1878-79, 1878-1879. Creator: Kristian Zahrtmann
Italian Girls with Tomatoes in Baskets; Fruit Bearers from Amalfi, 1878-79, 1878-1879
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This evocative oil painting, titled "Italian Girls with Tomatoes in Baskets; Fruit Bearers from Amalfi," was created by Danish artist Kristian Zahrtmann between 1878 and 1879. The scene captures the essence of the Amalfi Coast in Italy during the nineteenth century, with two young women seated before a colorful backdrop of terraced hills and the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. Dressed in traditional Italian attire, the women engage in the daily task of sorting ripe tomatoes into woven baskets, their faces expressing a sense of quiet concentration and camaraderie. Zahrtmann, a prominent Danish painter of the Realist movement, is known for his detailed and authentic portrayals of everyday life. This artwork, with its rich use of color and texture, showcases his ability to capture the essence of a place and its people. The painting is now part of the collection at the Statens Museum for Kunst (National Gallery of Denmark) in Copenhagen, and is a testament to the enduring heritage of European art. The women in the painting are depicted in a candid and unpretentious manner, inviting the viewer to connect with their humanity and the simple beauty of their daily labor. The tomatoes, piled high in the baskets, add a vibrant and tactile element to the composition, while the warm, sunlit landscape beyond suggests the richness and abundance of the Italian countryside. Overall, "Italian Girls with Tomatoes in Baskets; Fruit Bearers from Amalfi" is a stunning example of Zahrtmann's artistic skill and his ability to transport us to another time and place through his masterful use of oil on canvas.
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