Alfredo Grimaldi (1950) - Uno Scorcio Mediterraneo






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Uno Scorcio Mediterraneo is an oil on canvas by A. Grimaldi, Italy, 40 × 50 cm, 2020+, original edition, hand-signed, depicting a maritime coastal landscape with pastel houses and red geraniums.
Description from the seller
In this vibrant oil on canvas, the artist A. Grimaldi leads us along the sun-kissed shores of Southern Italy, gifting us a glimpse that is a hymn to the joy of living and to the beauty of the Mediterranean landscape. The composition is dominated by an enchanting village on the Coast, where pastel-colored houses — pink, yellow, and ochre — seem embedded in the rock like precious gems.
In the foreground, the scene is made vibrant by a lush display of red geraniums and succulent plants, painted with decisive, full-bodied brushstrokes that give extraordinary tactile depth. The gaze then slides toward the intense blue of the sea, dotted with distant white sails that evoke a sense of freedom and infinite peace. The skillful use of color and the contrasts between the warm shadows of the vegetation and the clear sky light convey all the energy of a summer afternoon on the Coast.
The work is not only a feast for the eyes but a quality investment for one’s collection. The painting, measuring 40x50 cm, presents itself in impeccable condition, mounted on a solid wooden frame with angled tension keys.
Authenticity is certified directly by the artist’s hand: the back of the canvas indeed bears the autograph inscription "Per Autentica - A. Grimaldi", confirming the originality and artistic value of the piece.
on commission: arteecollezioni@gmail.com
Seller's Story
In this vibrant oil on canvas, the artist A. Grimaldi leads us along the sun-kissed shores of Southern Italy, gifting us a glimpse that is a hymn to the joy of living and to the beauty of the Mediterranean landscape. The composition is dominated by an enchanting village on the Coast, where pastel-colored houses — pink, yellow, and ochre — seem embedded in the rock like precious gems.
In the foreground, the scene is made vibrant by a lush display of red geraniums and succulent plants, painted with decisive, full-bodied brushstrokes that give extraordinary tactile depth. The gaze then slides toward the intense blue of the sea, dotted with distant white sails that evoke a sense of freedom and infinite peace. The skillful use of color and the contrasts between the warm shadows of the vegetation and the clear sky light convey all the energy of a summer afternoon on the Coast.
The work is not only a feast for the eyes but a quality investment for one’s collection. The painting, measuring 40x50 cm, presents itself in impeccable condition, mounted on a solid wooden frame with angled tension keys.
Authenticity is certified directly by the artist’s hand: the back of the canvas indeed bears the autograph inscription "Per Autentica - A. Grimaldi", confirming the originality and artistic value of the piece.
on commission: arteecollezioni@gmail.com
