Restelli (XX) - Paesaggio Boschivo con Figure

An exceptional post-impressionist landscape, rich in texture, by the Italian master Restelli (1900-1981). Renowned for his powerful and evocative interpretations of Lombard nature, Restelli offers here a breathtaking forest composition. The vertical rhythm of the slim trees magnificently divides the canvas, in contrast with a bright and dramatic sky, punctuated by soft moving clouds. The minuscule figures at the lower left confer to the scene a deep sense of scale and a poetic harmony. The confident impasto and Restelli's masterful use of the palette knife create a surface rich and vibrant that perfectly captures the changing light. Hand-signed by the master on the back, this painting is elegantly framed in a heavy contemporaneous gilded and lacquered wooden frame, making it a prized purchase for connoisseurs of mid-century art and for luxury interiors. Signed on the back. Technique: Oil on panel. Period: Mid-20th century (circa 1940-1960). Visual impact: Incredible tactile presence. The wooden panel at the back presents beautiful authenticity with contemporary handwritten inventory annotations and the artist's bold italic signature 'Restelli'. Signature: Present (Hand-signed on the back: "Restelli"). Era: Mid-20th century / 1940 - 1960. Conditions: Excellent to Very Good (The wooden panel is perfectly straight and free from cracks; the painting surface is intact and the colors are vivid). Dimensions of the painting: 30 x 40 cm.

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