The artwork titled “The Bersaglieri at the Fountain, Perugia” by Elizabeth Thompson finds its roots in the Romanticism art movement and falls under the genre of cityscape. This piece is part of a series from “From sketch-book and diary, by Elizabeth Butler,” published in 1909.
The artwork intricately depicts a bustling scene centered around a fountain in Perugia, where a group of Bersaglieri soldiers, easily identifiable by their striking uniforms, gather. The soldiers, with their distinctive red plumed hats and dark jackets paired with white trousers, create a dynamic composition against the architectural backdrop. The fountain, grand in structure and surrounded by a wrought-iron fence, serves as the focal point, while the soldiers engage in various activities, lending a sense of movement and liveliness to the scene. The artist’s meticulous attention to detail and the use of light and shadow enhance the overall composition, capturing a vivid moment in time.
