Palms, Capri
1874
Francis Davis Millet captures the sun-drenched vibe of Capri in this 1874 landscape, where towering palm trees dominate the scene. Their dark, textured trunks contrast sharply against the brilliant blue sky and the pale, sun-bleached buildings peeking through the foliage. The thick, expressive brushstrokes give the lush greenery at the bottom a vibrant, almost tactile feel, transporting the viewer straight to a warm Mediterranean afternoon. Millet was a prominent American artist and writer who tragically died aboard the Titanic in 1912, making this early work a fascinating glimpse into his life before fame and disaster.