Italian school (XX) - Scogliera






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Oil painting titled Scogliera from the 1930s, a marine landscape in Italy, by Scuola italiana, with original frame, 65 cm high by 80 cm wide, unsigned, in good condition.
Description from the seller
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This exceptional painting shows a towering cliff plunging into the sea, with a small settlement built directly on the rock. The atmosphere is intense and melancholic, perhaps at sunset, with light reflecting on the sea in soft, subtle tones. The houses, partly ruined, seem to belong to a bygone era, immersed in a landscape almost suspended in time. On the left, a rock stands out in the water, adding a dynamic, narrative element to the scene.
The painting technique is tactile and dense, especially on the rocks, creating a strong sense of depth and drama. The warm earth tones merge with the cool shades of the sea, emphasizing the contrast between the stability of the rock and the movement of the water.
The work conveys a sense of isolation and austere beauty, typical of evocative 20th-century landscape painting. The handmade black lacquered wooden frame with gold trim also contributes to the perfect union of Italian art.
Please note that the work in question, given its age, may show small defects, cracks, missing parts, etc. This should be considered an essential part given the passage of time!
Our shipments are fast, professional, and perfectly protected in the packaging! From this derive the shipping costs for the service.
Due to art laws, no lot will be sold outside Europe (Schengen area) unless private arrangements are made at the buyer’s expense.
Seller's Story
EXCLUSIVELY FOR: NO RESERVE WEEK
This exceptional painting shows a towering cliff plunging into the sea, with a small settlement built directly on the rock. The atmosphere is intense and melancholic, perhaps at sunset, with light reflecting on the sea in soft, subtle tones. The houses, partly ruined, seem to belong to a bygone era, immersed in a landscape almost suspended in time. On the left, a rock stands out in the water, adding a dynamic, narrative element to the scene.
The painting technique is tactile and dense, especially on the rocks, creating a strong sense of depth and drama. The warm earth tones merge with the cool shades of the sea, emphasizing the contrast between the stability of the rock and the movement of the water.
The work conveys a sense of isolation and austere beauty, typical of evocative 20th-century landscape painting. The handmade black lacquered wooden frame with gold trim also contributes to the perfect union of Italian art.
Please note that the work in question, given its age, may show small defects, cracks, missing parts, etc. This should be considered an essential part given the passage of time!
Our shipments are fast, professional, and perfectly protected in the packaging! From this derive the shipping costs for the service.
Due to art laws, no lot will be sold outside Europe (Schengen area) unless private arrangements are made at the buyer’s expense.
