The Daily Painting: Winter in Liguria

Friday, October 8, 2010

Winter in Liguria

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Henry Herbert La Thangue

(English, 1859-1929)

Winter in Liguria, 1906

Oil on canvas

Liguria is a coastal region of north-western Italy, the third smallest of the Italian regions. Its capital is Genoa. It is a popular region with tourists for its beautiful beaches, picturesque little towns, and food.

from wikipedia

Very different from winter here. :)

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