Fragment of a letter Sent to William H. Stewart from Portici, ItalyMariano Fortuny y Marsal · 1874

  • Art movementRealism
  • Creation date1874

Mariano Fortuny y Marsal (1838 – 1874)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Fragment of a letter Sent to William H. Stewart from Portici, Italy
  • Artist: Mariano Fortuny y Marsal
  • Year: 1874
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Movement: Realism
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Color palette: Neutrals
  • Keywords: portici italy scene, quiet landscape art, mariano fortuny
  • Color intensity: Monochromatic

Questions & Answers

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"Fragment of a letter Sent to William H. Stewart from Portici, Italy" shares with Mariano Fortuny y Marsal's other works its Realism style and the recorded themes: orientalist echoes, italianate charm, fortuny's precision, design & observation, mediterranean light, letter as landscape, sketchbook fragment", early 20th century.

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How old was Mariano Fortuny y Marsal when creating "Fragment of a letter Sent to William H. Stewart from Portici, Italy" in 1874?

When "Fragment of a letter Sent to William H. Stewart from Portici, Italy" was created in 1874, Mariano Fortuny y Marsal - born in 1838 - was 36 years old.

When was "Fragment of a letter Sent to William H. Stewart from Portici, Italy" made?

The creation of "Fragment of a letter Sent to William H. Stewart from Portici, Italy" by Mariano Fortuny y Marsal is dated 1874.

Who is the artist behind "Fragment of a letter Sent to William H. Stewart from Portici, Italy"?

"Fragment of a letter Sent to William H. Stewart from Portici, Italy" was created by Mariano Fortuny y Marsal. The information on this page describes Mariano Fortuny y Marsal's original work.

Where in Mariano Fortuny y Marsal's career does "Fragment of a letter Sent to William H. Stewart from Portici, Italy" fall, given its date?

Given its 1874 date, "Fragment of a letter Sent to William H. Stewart from Portici, Italy" falls in Mariano Fortuny y Marsal's Mature Period.

What is "Fragment of a letter Sent to William H. Stewart from Portici, Italy" about?

"Fragment of a letter Sent to William H. Stewart from Portici, Italy" by Mariano Fortuny y Marsal depicts: italian landscape, garden scene sketch, letter fragment art, fortuny style drawing, shaded courtyard view, detailed inkwork art, quiet observation.

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