Antonio Pecorelli (XX) - Passeggiata d'autunno a Parigi

Autumn walk in Paris

The painting, an oil on canvas measuring 50x70 cm, presents itself as an elegant scene suspended in time, imbued with a narrative lyricism reminiscent of late 19th-century European figurative painting. The composition unfolds along a gentle diagonal that guides the viewer's gaze from the foreground shoreline toward the central water mirror, gradually dissolving into the luminous depth of the landscape.
In the foreground, on the left, a group of female figures dressed in wide, structured garments in intense and vibrant colors — emerald green, purple, ochre, and burnt red — occupies the scene with a refined and theatrical presence. The hats, fitted busts, and fan-shaped skirts evoke vintage elegance, highlighted by bold, textured brushstrokes that give body to the fabrics and suggest movement. The figures are captured in a moment of quiet observation, almost participating in a silent social ritual.
At the center of the composition, a solitary female figure crosses the shallow water of the little lake, creating gentle ripples that reflect the sky and the surrounding greenery. Her light dress, embellished with touches of color, becomes a visual and narrative focal point, symbolizing balance and grace. Her restrained gesture and measured gait give the scene an intimate and contemplative dimension.
The background opens onto a tree-lined park, animated by trees in green and golden tones that suggest a late autumn season. The leaves, scattered on the bank and on the water, are rendered with quick, vibrant strokes, creating a chromatic texture that unifies sky, land, and reflections. The lampposts and architecture in the background, subtly hinted at but recognizable, add a sense of place and time, without ever detracting from the poetry of the scene.
The light is diffused, soft, filtered through a blue sky crossed by light clouds. The reflections on the water amplify the depth and multiply the colors, while the painted surface, rich in material and stratifications, conveys an intense tactile sensation.
Overall, the work is shaped as a scene of suspended life, where elegance, nature, and memory blend into a harmonious pictorial story capable of evoking nostalgia, tranquility, and a sense of refined contemplation.