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    Plein Air in the Garden and Beyond - Original Paintings and Drawings

    Presented by Filoli at Filoli

    April 13-June 6, 2010

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    Plein Air in the Garden and Beyond - Original Paintings and Drawings
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    The term plein air is derived from the French expression “en plein air” which can be translated as “in the open air.” It is particularly used to describe the act of painting outdoors from life, using direct observation of nature with the intention of catching a sense of natural light on the landscape. Paintings done outside are completed in a relatively short time, as the artist works to capture the scene before the light...

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    The term plein air is derived from the French expression “en plein air” which can be translated as “in the open air.” It is particularly used to describe the act of painting outdoors from life, using direct observation of nature with the intention of catching a sense of natural light on the landscape. Paintings done outside are completed in a relatively short time, as the artist works to capture the scene before the light changes significantly. Artists have long painted outdoors, but in the mid-19th century working in natural light became particularly important in impressionist painting. California has a long tradition of producing great plein air painters. Learn more about this memorable art form and discover what inspires these gifted artists.


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    Filoli

    86 Cañada Road
    Woodside, CA 94062

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    $5-$15

    Children 4 years & under free


    Times:

    Tues-Sat: 10am–3:30pm


    Sun: 11am–3:30pm


    Artist Reception 5/1: 10am–3pm


    Phone: 650-364-8300 x507

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