Why did the artist use only emerald pigments to paint the rolling hills?
She wanted an authentic Irish landscape
The geographic region is famously celebrated for its lush, vibrant countryside, which earns it the poetic nickname of the Emerald Isle. Using the specific verdant color pigment guarantees that the painted scenery matches real-life pastoral views.
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