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Plein Air Paintings: Capturing the Essence of Nature

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NOVEMBER 13, 2024

A painting created entirely outdoors – encapsulating the light, colors, and splendor of nature first-hand – is something we now take for granted. But the practice of painting en plein air (from the French, literally “in the open air”) has evolved over centuries. The invention of portable oil paints by John G.

Plein Air Paintings: Capturing the Essence of Nature

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