S. Garrisi (XX) - Tramonto dalla Finestra

Immerse yourself in the warm, nostalgic atmosphere of a late summer evening in Italy with this fascinating 1970 oil painting by the artist S. Garrisi. The work masterfully harmonizes a traditional natural landscape with a surprisingly modern geometric framing structure. The viewer's gaze is invited to look out from a window or an interior balcony, creating an immediate intimate and meditative psychological bond with the surrounding landscape. The vivid horizontal bands of the sunset sky—bright with rich oranges, delicate yellows, and deep lavender reflections—form a magnificent contrast with the geometry of the green fields and the clean lines of the window frame. This painting represents an excellent example of how Italian artists of the middle of the twentieth century balanced figurative realism with a graphical spatial conception that is bold and abstract; an ideal work to enrich any curated collection of European art from the twentieth century. It is a fine oil on canvas, characterized by dense, expressive brushstrokes and a richly textured, tactile application that dynamically captures ambient light. The back of the painting preserves an extraordinary and moving personal historical testimony, enriching its unique provenance. There is a handwritten pencil dedication, perfectly preserved and precisely dated: “5 September 1970 - A memory of Luana and Rachele to Grandfather and M. Vittoria.” This intimate trace still firmly anchors the painting to its authentic historical context and ensures its provenance from a private collection, without alterations. [Authenticity and Condition] The work bears the signature “S. Garrisi” clearly visible in the lower left corner, executed in brown oil, in addition to a distinctive monogram or mark on the lower right edge. It is presented in its original gilded wood frame of the period, complete with a linen passe-partout of textured material. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, with a clean pictorial layer and a natural, uniform patina of time. Dimensions of painting: 55 x 70 cm. The lot will be meticulously packaged and shipped with contracted couriers and online tracking. For this lot, shipments outside the European Community are not made.