The Tree
Post-Impressionism
1923
Raphael completed this work for the Villa Farnesina, a suburban Renaissance villa in Rome in 1512. The Farnesina was built by one of the richest men of the early Renaissance, Agostini Chigi, who was a banker. This was the only painting of Greek mythology that Raphael painted, the story of the Nereid Galatea, who had fallen in love with a peasant shepherd, Acis. Galatea’s consort, after finding the two lovers in an embrace, killed Acis by throwing a giant pillar at him. Although Raphael’s painting is based off of the story, it does not illustrate any of the actual events of the story.
Grant Wood (1891 – 1942)
Discover Grant Wood (1891-1942), the iconic American Regionalist painter of 'American Gothic.' Explore his evocative depictions of Midwest life, influenced by Flemish masters and a uniquely American vision.
About this artwork
- Title: The Tree
- Artist: Grant Wood
- Year: 1923
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Color hue: Yellow-Green Range
- Color intensity: Balanced
- Topics: forests
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