European school (XIX) - Profumo d’erba e cielo

A fascinating oil painting on wood from the late nineteenth century, a composition of rare serenity that depicts a group of donkeys grazing, immersed in a quiet rural atmosphere. The work stands out for a skilled naturalistic rendering, where the interplay of light and shadow on the animals’ coats gives a sense of volume and almost tangible realism.

The scene is dominated by a warm, soft afternoon light that envelops the landscape, recalling the style of European naturalist schools. In the background, the barely hinted vegetation and the distant architectural profiles create a suggestive depth, leaving the visual focal point as the proud and placid posture of the animals in the foreground.

The painting is adorned with an imposing coeval gilded frame, richly worked with floral motifs and relief decorations, which enhances its importance and makes it a piece of furniture of great prestige. At the bottom right there is a signature, evidence of a sure hand equipped with excellent painting technique. The work presents itself in good conservation condition, with an patina of time that increases its historical charm, ready to be exhibited in a private collection or in a high-profile setting.

The shipment will be made with careful and professional packaging; however, due to the fragility of the artwork and the frame, any damages caused during transport cannot be attributed to the seller.


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