Corot arrived in Italy in 1825, as the tradition of Italian outdoor painting reached its peak.

He studied naturalist in- and outdoor painting, influenced by Bastien-Lepage.

In 1795, a new brick two-story five-domed cathedral with outdoor painting was built at this place.

The popularity of outdoor painting has endured throughout the 20th century and into the 21st century.

Steele enjoyed plein air, or outdoor painting, which is reflected in many of his landscapes.

If the sun is the major animating force of most of the outdoor paintings, sun contrasted with shade comes in second.

An easel makes light work of both studio and outdoor painting.

By accepting the academic view that outdoor painting was casual and incidental, they felt free to experiment.

After coursework in Carrara, Italy in 1984 he became increasingly dedicated to outdoor painting.

Like the French Impressionists, they had an affinity for outdoor painting, rendering light and color with a fairly loose brush.