#12777 Rafael Boti

The canvas presents a landscape dominated by undulating hills and distant mountains under a bright sky. The foreground is characterized by dense foliage, primarily trees with vibrant green and yellow leaves, arranged in a rhythmic pattern that leads the eye toward the middle ground. A horizontal band of blue suggests a river or stream meandering through the scene, acting as another compositional layer separating the immediate vegetation from the broader expanse of the hills.
The color palette is striking; yellows and greens are prevalent, creating a sense of warmth and vitality. The artist employs thick brushstrokes, evident in the textured application of paint across all elements – foliage, landforms, and sky. This impasto technique contributes to the painting’s overall dynamism and tactile quality. The mountains in the distance appear muted in color, rendered with softer edges, creating a sense of atmospheric perspective that emphasizes their remoteness.
The composition is structured around horizontal lines – the horizon line, the rivers course, and the layered hills – which contribute to a feeling of stability and breadth. However, the irregular shapes of the trees and the undulating terrain disrupt this linearity, introducing visual interest and preventing the scene from becoming static. The arrangement of the trees in the foreground creates a sense of enclosure for the viewer, while simultaneously offering glimpses of the expansive landscape beyond.
Subtly, theres an exploration of light and shadow at play. While the overall impression is one of brightness, variations in color intensity suggest the presence of sunlight filtering through the foliage and illuminating different parts of the scene. The painting evokes a feeling of tranquility and immersion in nature, while also demonstrating a deliberate artistic approach to capturing its essence through bold colors and expressive brushwork.