Italian school (XX) - Paesaggio
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Paesaggio, an original oil on canvas landscape from Belgium dating to 1929, signed in the Italian school (XX) tradition and sold with a gilt frame.
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Description from the seller
Splendid oil painting on canvas depicting a serene river landscape, characterized by a balanced composition and a palette of natural and calming colors. The work captures the soft light of an afternoon by the river, with tall trees (typical poplars or cypresses) that reflect gracefully in the water. The painting technique shows a beautiful materiality, with visible brushstrokes that give depth to the sky and the vegetation.
The work is presented in an important contemporaneous giltwood frame, richly worked with relief motifs, which gives the piece a strong decorative impact and enhances its historical value.
Historical Details and Provenance:
As indicated by the autograph inscription on the back of the canvas, the work dates to 1930.
• Locality: The work is tied to Beveren-Waas, a locality in the Flanders region (Belgium), known for its artistic tradition tied to rural landscapes.
• Author: The back bears the name "Ghislain", referable to an author of the Flemish/Belgian school of the early twentieth century.
Technical specifications:
• Era: 1930
• Technique: Oil on canvas
• Subject: River landscape
• Frame: Included, in carved giltwood
• Condition: Good, consistent with age. The canvas retains its original patina; the frame shows slight signs of time that attest to its authenticity (see photos for details).
Splendid oil painting on canvas depicting a serene river landscape, characterized by a balanced composition and a palette of natural and calming colors. The work captures the soft light of an afternoon by the river, with tall trees (typical poplars or cypresses) that reflect gracefully in the water. The painting technique shows a beautiful materiality, with visible brushstrokes that give depth to the sky and the vegetation.
The work is presented in an important contemporaneous giltwood frame, richly worked with relief motifs, which gives the piece a strong decorative impact and enhances its historical value.
Historical Details and Provenance:
As indicated by the autograph inscription on the back of the canvas, the work dates to 1930.
• Locality: The work is tied to Beveren-Waas, a locality in the Flanders region (Belgium), known for its artistic tradition tied to rural landscapes.
• Author: The back bears the name "Ghislain", referable to an author of the Flemish/Belgian school of the early twentieth century.
Technical specifications:
• Era: 1930
• Technique: Oil on canvas
• Subject: River landscape
• Frame: Included, in carved giltwood
• Condition: Good, consistent with age. The canvas retains its original patina; the frame shows slight signs of time that attest to its authenticity (see photos for details).
Details
Artist
Italian school (XX)
Sold with frame
Yes
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Paesaggio
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Belgium
Year
1929
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
45 cm
Width
35 cm
Weight
1 kg
Depiction/theme
Nature
Style
Impressionism
Period
1920-1930
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