Antonio D'Urso (1934-2015) - Casale rurale






Master in early Renaissance Italian painting with internship at Sotheby’s and 15 years' experience.
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Casale rurale, an oil painting by Antonio D'Urso (1950–1960), Italy, sold with frame; framed dimensions 68 x 60 cm.
Description from the seller
Oil painting on panel depicting a rural farmstead by Antonio D'Urso
This work belongs to the body of work by Antonio D'Urso (1934-2015), the Italian artist known for his landscapes that document the countryside and Italian rural architecture of the 20th century. The painting depicts a typical farmhouse with agricultural buildings set in a natural context, characterized by an atmospheric rendering of the landscape and a careful observation of natural light. D'Urso developed a personal style in representing Italian rural scenes, bearing witness through his works to the transformation of the Italian agricultural landscape during the twentieth century.
D'Urso's works are particularly appreciated by collectors of Italian contemporary painting and by art dealers specialized in landscapes. With 49 lots sold at auction and a solid presence in the international market, the artist has shown a sustained interest from collectors in Italy and abroad, with significant sales also in Australia. His paintings are sought for their painterly quality, authenticity of representation, and documentary value of Italian rural scenes, making them appealing to galleries specializing in and auctions dedicated to 20th-century Italian art.
Frame with measurements: 68x60
Seller's Story
Oil painting on panel depicting a rural farmstead by Antonio D'Urso
This work belongs to the body of work by Antonio D'Urso (1934-2015), the Italian artist known for his landscapes that document the countryside and Italian rural architecture of the 20th century. The painting depicts a typical farmhouse with agricultural buildings set in a natural context, characterized by an atmospheric rendering of the landscape and a careful observation of natural light. D'Urso developed a personal style in representing Italian rural scenes, bearing witness through his works to the transformation of the Italian agricultural landscape during the twentieth century.
D'Urso's works are particularly appreciated by collectors of Italian contemporary painting and by art dealers specialized in landscapes. With 49 lots sold at auction and a solid presence in the international market, the artist has shown a sustained interest from collectors in Italy and abroad, with significant sales also in Australia. His paintings are sought for their painterly quality, authenticity of representation, and documentary value of Italian rural scenes, making them appealing to galleries specializing in and auctions dedicated to 20th-century Italian art.
Frame with measurements: 68x60
