Italian Quiet Corners_#2 (2026) Original Watercolour by Maria Kireev

"Italian Quiet Corners"_is a collection of original watercolor studies inspired by the timeless charm of Italian villages. Each painting captures the quiet beauty of historic architecture, warm Mediterranean light, and peaceful streets where everyday life unfolds at its own gentle rhythm.

Executed in transparent watercolor with expressive brushwork and delicate line drawing, these works celebrate weathered stone walls, sunlit facades, narrow alleys, and the atmosphere that makes Italy unforgettable. Rather than documenting famous landmarks, the series focuses on intimate moments and hidden corners, inviting the viewer to experience the poetry of ordinary places.

Each watercolor is an original, hand-painted artwork that reflects the spontaneity and freshness of plein air painting while preserving the elegance of architectural detail.

Materials used:

watercolor on Arches Grain Torchon paper 300 gr

Details:

• Watercolour on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 21 x 29.7 x 0.1cm (unframed) / 21 x 29.7cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Architecture and cityscapes