French School (XX) - Marine
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Oil on canvas landscape titled Marine by the French School, dating to 1910–1920, in a Classical style, with a wooden gold frame; canvas size 24.5 × 19 cm and framed size 34 × 28.5 cm; signature not visible.
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Oil painting on canvas depicting a maritime landscape animated by rough seas. In the foreground, waves crash onto the shore in a palette of greens, grays, ochres, and browns.
In the background, a low coastline emerges with several architectural elements, including a structure resembling a tower or a small fortified building. A few silhouettes of boats or harbor installations are also discernible along the horizon.
The painting is characterized by a free, expressive brushwork, particularly visible in the treatment of the waves and the reflections on the water. The atmosphere is sober and slightly melancholic, with a broadly open sky dominating the composition.
The work is presented in a beautiful richly ornamented gilded wooden frame, featuring fluting, pearls, and chevron motifs. The frame has a lovely antique patina that enhances the decorative character of the whole.
The painting shows signs of age and wear, notably various small marks and stains visible on the surface. The frame also shows signs of use and a patina corresponding to its age.
Details:
* Technique: oil on canvas
* Subject: seascape / coastal landscape
* Canvas dimensions: 24.5 × 19 cm
* Dimensions with frame: 34 × 28.5 cm
* Signature: not visible / not identified
* Era: early 20th century
* Frame: gilded wood, old, richly decorated
Oil painting on canvas depicting a maritime landscape animated by rough seas. In the foreground, waves crash onto the shore in a palette of greens, grays, ochres, and browns.
In the background, a low coastline emerges with several architectural elements, including a structure resembling a tower or a small fortified building. A few silhouettes of boats or harbor installations are also discernible along the horizon.
The painting is characterized by a free, expressive brushwork, particularly visible in the treatment of the waves and the reflections on the water. The atmosphere is sober and slightly melancholic, with a broadly open sky dominating the composition.
The work is presented in a beautiful richly ornamented gilded wooden frame, featuring fluting, pearls, and chevron motifs. The frame has a lovely antique patina that enhances the decorative character of the whole.
The painting shows signs of age and wear, notably various small marks and stains visible on the surface. The frame also shows signs of use and a patina corresponding to its age.
Details:
* Technique: oil on canvas
* Subject: seascape / coastal landscape
* Canvas dimensions: 24.5 × 19 cm
* Dimensions with frame: 34 × 28.5 cm
* Signature: not visible / not identified
* Era: early 20th century
* Frame: gilded wood, old, richly decorated
Details
Artist
French School (XX)
Sold with frame
Yes
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Marine
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition
Height
19 cm
Width
24.5 cm
Depiction/theme
Seascape
Style
Classical
Period
1910-1920
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