Untitled (Towers of San Gimignano)

This painting by J. Andre Smith captures the twin towers of San Gimignano bathed in soft, diffused sunlight, highlighting the texture of the stone structures. The scene portrays a bustling town square with people dressed in traditional attire, engaging in daily activities. The composition is framed by warm-toned buildings adorned with green shutters, which contrast with the cool shadows cast on the cobblestone ground. The artist uses a harmonious palette of earthy colors to evoke a sense of tranquility.

This painting by J. Andre Smith captures the twin towers of San Gimignano bathed in soft, diffused sunlight, highlighting the texture of the stone structures. The scene portrays a bustling town square with people dressed in traditional attire, engaging in daily activities. The composition is framed by warm-toned buildings adorned with green shutters, which contrast with the cool shadows cast on the cobblestone ground. The artist uses a harmonious palette of earthy colors to evoke a sense of tranquility.

Name/Title

Untitled (Towers of San Gimignano)

Entry/Object ID

1987.001.25

Description

European square featuring a building with two large gray towers

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil on Canvas

Subject Place

Country

Italy

Region

Southern Europe

Continent

Europe

Context

This painting depicts the Torre Salvucci Maggiore towers located in San Gimignano, Italy. The towers were built by the Salvucci family, who were wealth spice and textile traders in medieval times.

Collection

Smith Collection (MAA)

Cataloged By

Anna La Sala

Acquisition

Accession

1992.051

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Credit Line

Purchased by the Museum for the Permanent Collection

Made/Created

Artist

J. André Smith

Exhibition

Maitland's Attic: A Journey Through a Small City's Past