For trees in the typical Tuscan landscape, we can easily think of cypress, olive and grape vines.  They are indispensable elements to paint in a believable painting of Tuscany.

While marveling at a majestic view of rooftops of city of Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo, I spotted a few prominent-looking palm trees on a hillside.  Palm trees?  At first, they looked out of place because, in my mind, they were the image of tropics.

But soon I was reminded that most of Italy belonged to a Mediterranean climate zone and there should be no surprise palms growing in Florence, too.  I should have known better as someone who lives in a similar climate (San Diego, California) and see lots of palm trees every day.


View from Piazzale Michelangelo (Florence, Italy) II

A larger image of this painting is available on request.

Media: Original watercolor on paper
Image Size: 8.25 x 11.5 in. (on 9 x 12 in. paper)
Mat/Frame: No
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