The Ducal Garden in the mid-18th Century
The painting, a glimpse of the Ducal Park of Parma, represents a genre scene set at the Bastione dei Fiori, one of the ancient bastions of the city walls incorporated in the 18th century project by Ennemond Alexandre Petitot for the garden. The scene is animated by male and female figures in 18th century clothes while they walk, chat or rest in the shade of the trees and of the large vase by Jean Baptiste Boudard located in the center of the Bastion area, its original location.
Guido Carmignani (1838 – 1909)
Guido Carmignani (1838-1909) was an Italian landscape & vedute painter from Parma, influenced by Pasini & Corot. Known for detailed scenes of Italy, his work captures the essence of light and color. Explore his paintings & legacy!
Collezione Fondazione Cariparma (Parma, Italy)
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About this artwork
- Title: The Ducal Garden in the mid-18th Century
- Artist: Guido Carmignani
- Year: 1880
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Collezione Fondazione Cariparma
- Movement: Realism
- Medium: Oil
- Period: 19th Century
- Medium type: WallArt


