Melchiorre Eletro (1945-2019) - Porto con barche e figure

An enchanting oil painting on canvas signed by master Melchiorre Eletro, renowned for his evocative landscape and marine compositions in an impressionist/figurative style.

The work captures a glimpse of port life: the scene is animated by moored boats along the quay, fishermen and loosely sketched figures with rapid and vibrant brushstrokes that give great dynamism to the composition. The color palette favors delicate and luminous tones, with shades ranging from the blues of the water and sky to the warm tones of the earth and the buildings in the background, creating a suggestive atmosphere with a strong visual impact.

The painting is signed bottom right by the author (Eletro).

Conditions and Frame

The work presents in good preservation, with a beautiful patina of time. It is framed in a refined gilded frame with a light and elegant fabric mat, which further enhances the painting’s brightness. A precious period gold frame with a fabric mat (included in the sale as a complimentary gesture)

Artist: Melchiorre Eletro
Title / Subject: View of a port with boats, fishermen and figures
Technique: Oil on canvas
Signature: Signed bottom right "Eletro"
Estimated period: First half of the 20th century
Dimensions of painting: 30 x 40 cm
Dimensions with frame: 50 x 60 cm (Thickness: 3 cm)
Conditions: Good overall condition (see photos for details)