Thursday, May 28, 2009

In the grounds of the Musee Volti in Villefranche


Oil on wood panel 8" x 8" £65 (British pounds) plus postage & packing

The Musee Volti is dedicated to the works of sculptor Antoniucci Volti. On the pedastal there you can see the "Three Graces". The museum is in the Citadel, an old fort on top of the hill in Villefranche. The work of Volti is displayed in all the original nooks and crannies of the different rooms and areas with the original stone wall left still unrendered. I was new to his work and it impressed me a lot. The figures were very approachable and no signs to say "Don't touch" which was an added bonus!

8 Comments:

Blogger Jala Pfaff said...

Love the sense of light here. As well as the subdued palette.

8:49 PM  
Blogger Sheila Vaughan said...

Thanks Jala, I liked the way the light came through that little gap at the top of the wall just slightly hitting on the figures and the floor.

12:41 AM  
Blogger Frank de Jol said...

Beautiful !

1:30 AM  
Blogger Sheila Vaughan said...

Thank you Frank.

8:47 AM  
Blogger KEITH PROCTOR Daily painting blog said...

Nice Work Sheila

2:55 AM  
Blogger Sheila Vaughan said...

Thanks Keith.

9:58 AM  
Blogger d. prizzi said...

Love the vibrant, energetic brushwork!

3:34 PM  
Blogger Sheila Vaughan said...

Thank you d !

9:47 AM  

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