THE VILLA OF AXEL MUNTHE - A COMMISSION

My clients had visited the villa of Axel Munthe on the island of Capri some years ago. The beauty of the villa and it's gardens remained in their memory. So much so when refurbishing their new home, they wanted to reflect some of what they had remembered into the decor. This included a montage of various aspects of the villa on Capri.
Although I have never visited Capri myself I researched the villa and gardens to the point where I could almost feel the warmth of the sun myself.
I created the painting above and recommended a very wide, flat gold frame. I am pleased to say I had interpreted the brief exactly right,  always a relief!

DETAILS FROM THE MAIN PAINTING

It was quite a challenge to fuse all these elements together but to have overcome the challenge was very satisfying.

I really enjoyed working on this painting and if left me feeling as if I had visited Capri. It was good however, to return to the countryside of Wye, to feel it, walk it and paint it!