Escuela Italiana (XVIII-XIX) - El Puente
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El Puente is an unsigned oil on canvas landscape painting by the Italian School (XVIII–XIX) from the nineteenth century, measuring 71 by 88 cm, in acceptable condition and sold with the frame.
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Title: The Bridge
School: European Baroque School (18th–19th centuries)
Style: Tenebrist Baroque landscape painting.
Technique: Oil on canvas re-lined.
Condition: Condition in keeping with its age. It presents restorations and re-lining. A general darkening of the pictorial surface and significant wear on the frame are evident.
Circle and artistic influence:
Work stylistically related to European Baroque landscape painting of the 17th century, especially to the tradition of idealized landscapes developed in Italy and the Netherlands.
The composition allows formal connections with the artistic circle of Salvator Rosa, through its dramatic interpretation of nature, as well as with certain proposals of Herman van Swanevelt and the northern Italianizing landscape painters of northern Europe. These connections are exclusively stylistic and do not constitute attribution of authorship.
The painting presents a landscape with architectural elements dominated by an ancient stone bridge crossing a stretch of water. On the bridge rises a square-plan tower, while in the background other buildings and vertical elements stand out among the terrain elevations.
On the left, large trees with leafy canopies and rock formations provide depth and a scenographic character.
The sky, worked in brownish and gray tones, envelops the composition in a somber atmosphere. The illumination concentrates on specific areas of the landscape, especially on the rocks, the architecture, and the surface of the water.
The work combines an idealized vision of nature with architectural elements of historical character, following the conventions of European Baroque landscape.
The canvas shows re-lining, a common conservation intervention for old paintings that strengthens the original support by incorporating a second fabric.
It is accompanied by a wide-profile wooden frame with a simple structure, dark finish, and gilded inner moulding. It shows numerous superficial losses, scratches, and wear to its surface coating.
Notes:
The work presents restorations and re-lining. Dating to the 17th century is provided according to the information given, and cannot be confirmed solely by visual examination.
The work may incur damage during transport even with proper packaging. In such a case, we will need photographs of the damage to proceed with compensation. Customer satisfaction is always our priority.
Exceptionally, shipping costs may be affected by a surcharge for reasons such as being outside a continental territory, excessive dimensions or weight of the item. PremiArt will not cover this surcharge.
The courier may need to pass through the Swiss border and could be much slower than usual, so, if possible, to expedite processing we will provide the customs number that is holding the shipment so the client can release it and it can reach its destination. Experience has shown this to be the most effective solution for both parties.
Due to high shipping volumes, the order may be delayed by more than three days; we apologize and thank you for your patience. If you have any questions about your order, please contact us via internal messaging.
Measurements: 55 × 72 cm
Measurements with frame: 71 × 88 cm
Title: The Bridge
School: European Baroque School (18th–19th centuries)
Style: Tenebrist Baroque landscape painting.
Technique: Oil on canvas re-lined.
Condition: Condition in keeping with its age. It presents restorations and re-lining. A general darkening of the pictorial surface and significant wear on the frame are evident.
Circle and artistic influence:
Work stylistically related to European Baroque landscape painting of the 17th century, especially to the tradition of idealized landscapes developed in Italy and the Netherlands.
The composition allows formal connections with the artistic circle of Salvator Rosa, through its dramatic interpretation of nature, as well as with certain proposals of Herman van Swanevelt and the northern Italianizing landscape painters of northern Europe. These connections are exclusively stylistic and do not constitute attribution of authorship.
The painting presents a landscape with architectural elements dominated by an ancient stone bridge crossing a stretch of water. On the bridge rises a square-plan tower, while in the background other buildings and vertical elements stand out among the terrain elevations.
On the left, large trees with leafy canopies and rock formations provide depth and a scenographic character.
The sky, worked in brownish and gray tones, envelops the composition in a somber atmosphere. The illumination concentrates on specific areas of the landscape, especially on the rocks, the architecture, and the surface of the water.
The work combines an idealized vision of nature with architectural elements of historical character, following the conventions of European Baroque landscape.
The canvas shows re-lining, a common conservation intervention for old paintings that strengthens the original support by incorporating a second fabric.
It is accompanied by a wide-profile wooden frame with a simple structure, dark finish, and gilded inner moulding. It shows numerous superficial losses, scratches, and wear to its surface coating.
Notes:
The work presents restorations and re-lining. Dating to the 17th century is provided according to the information given, and cannot be confirmed solely by visual examination.
The work may incur damage during transport even with proper packaging. In such a case, we will need photographs of the damage to proceed with compensation. Customer satisfaction is always our priority.
Exceptionally, shipping costs may be affected by a surcharge for reasons such as being outside a continental territory, excessive dimensions or weight of the item. PremiArt will not cover this surcharge.
The courier may need to pass through the Swiss border and could be much slower than usual, so, if possible, to expedite processing we will provide the customs number that is holding the shipment so the client can release it and it can reach its destination. Experience has shown this to be the most effective solution for both parties.
Due to high shipping volumes, the order may be delayed by more than three days; we apologize and thank you for your patience. If you have any questions about your order, please contact us via internal messaging.
Measurements: 55 × 72 cm
Measurements with frame: 71 × 88 cm
Details
Sold with frame
Yes
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Owner or reseller
Artist
Escuela Italiana (XVIII-XIX)
Title of artwork
El Puente
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Fair condition
Height
71 cm
Width
88 cm
Depiction/theme
Landscape
Style
Baroque
Period
19th century
