A Spanish Garden
The Met
Artist: Martín Rico y Ortega(Spanish, Madrid 1833–1908 Venice)
Date: 1871
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 24 x 15 1/4 in. (61 x 38.7 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Stephen Whitney Phoenix, 1881
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Lush courtyard, two-tiered fountain, tall cypress tree, light buildings, and a cloudy sky
Detailed Description
A vertical image shows a brightly lit courtyard garden surrounded by buildings under a partly cloudy sky. The upper third shows a bright blue sky with numerous white and gray clouds. Below the sky, a cluster of light-colored buildings with red-tiled roofs and various architectural details fills the middle ground. On the far left, a tall, slender, reddish-brown tower with intricate brickwork rises above the other structures. To the right, another building features a small bell tower or cupola with a weathervane. Many buildings have dark wooden balconies and arched windows. A very tall, dark green cypress tree stands prominently in the center-left, extending from the mid-ground almost to the top edge of the image. Lush green foliage, including dense bushes and smaller trees, fills the lower half, creating a garden space. In the lower-middle, a two-tiered stone fountain with water in its basin is surrounded by the greenery. A small, light-haired child sits on the left edge of the fountain basin. To the right of the fountain, a figure, possibly a woman, sits on the ground amidst potted plants and flowers. The foreground features a light-colored, textured path or ground cover, possibly cobblestones or gravel, leading around the fountain and garden beds.
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