Italian school (XX) - Approdo






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Approdo, an Italian oil painting from the 1950s–1960s in the Art Deco style by Scuola italiana (XX), 80 by 100 cm, unsigned, in good condition, sold with its ornate golden frame.
Description from the seller
Exceptionally without reservation!
A fascinating painting from the 20th century.
Depict a suggestive fantastical landscape of classical taste, inspired by the Romantic and historicist painting tradition, where nature, architecture, and imagination merge in a scene of great balance and poetry. In the foreground, a sailing vessel plows placidly through calm and deep waters, with the splendid blue-green reflection, creating a silent and contemplative atmosphere.
On the left rises a rocky cliff with the ruins of an ancient temple, a clear nod to the classical world and the memory of lost civilizations, while in the background an intricate fortified architectural complex dominates, perched on a mountainous height, with towers and bastions that evoke a distant, imaginary realm. The sky, wide and bright, is traversed by delicate chromatic shades that accompany the scene with harmony and depth.
The composition is well balanced, with an elegant and fluid painterly rendering, characterized by soft brushstrokes and a refined color palette, capable of conveying a sense of calm, mystery, and nostalgia.
Completes the work with a prestigious gilded frame finely decorated, which surrounds and further enhances the painting, giving it a strong theatrical impact and a clear collector's appeal.
Please note that, given the age of the work, there may be small defects, breaks, or missing parts: natural signs of time that testify to its authenticity and history.
The photographs were taken under direct spotlight light, to highlight every detail.
Our shipments are fast, professional, and packaged in perfect protection: hence the related shipping costs.
Under the applicable regulations on artworks, shipments outside Europe (Schengen area) incur higher costs and may cause problems or delays, which are borne entirely by the buyer, unless private arrangements are agreed.
Seller's Story
Translated by Google TranslateExceptionally without reservation!
A fascinating painting from the 20th century.
Depict a suggestive fantastical landscape of classical taste, inspired by the Romantic and historicist painting tradition, where nature, architecture, and imagination merge in a scene of great balance and poetry. In the foreground, a sailing vessel plows placidly through calm and deep waters, with the splendid blue-green reflection, creating a silent and contemplative atmosphere.
On the left rises a rocky cliff with the ruins of an ancient temple, a clear nod to the classical world and the memory of lost civilizations, while in the background an intricate fortified architectural complex dominates, perched on a mountainous height, with towers and bastions that evoke a distant, imaginary realm. The sky, wide and bright, is traversed by delicate chromatic shades that accompany the scene with harmony and depth.
The composition is well balanced, with an elegant and fluid painterly rendering, characterized by soft brushstrokes and a refined color palette, capable of conveying a sense of calm, mystery, and nostalgia.
Completes the work with a prestigious gilded frame finely decorated, which surrounds and further enhances the painting, giving it a strong theatrical impact and a clear collector's appeal.
Please note that, given the age of the work, there may be small defects, breaks, or missing parts: natural signs of time that testify to its authenticity and history.
The photographs were taken under direct spotlight light, to highlight every detail.
Our shipments are fast, professional, and packaged in perfect protection: hence the related shipping costs.
Under the applicable regulations on artworks, shipments outside Europe (Schengen area) incur higher costs and may cause problems or delays, which are borne entirely by the buyer, unless private arrangements are agreed.
