Italy / 1878
Springtime and Love
Look closely at Springtime and Love. A painting of a large group of people having a picnic on a seaside cliff.
What catches your eye before you read the artist and date? The Art Institute dates Springtime and Love to 1878.
A CLOSER LOOK
Francesco Paolo Michetti (Italian, 1851–1929) made this painting. The museum dates it 1878.
The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.
FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
Art Institute of ChicagoSpringtime and LoveOriginal explanation based on the sources above. Images carry their own reuse terms.