Egidio Riva (1866-1946) - Scorcio lacustre montano

Egidio Riva (1866-1946)
Lakeside view with mountain (Lake Como / Lake Maggiore)
Oil on panel/canvas mounted. Signed lower left.
Dimensions: 40.5x49.5; 25x34 outside the frame
Provenance: private collection
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The painting depicts a suggestive lakeside scene, strongly inspired by the landscapes of Lake Como or Lake Maggiore, favorite destinations of the artist alongside the hills of the Val Vigezzo. In the foreground a coastal road winds along dense hilly vegetation, while in the background a pyramidal mountain profile dominates, wrapped in a diffuse and atmospheric light. The technique is extraordinarily rich: Riva uses a thick, dense, vibrant brushwork (impasto technique), typical of his Impressionist style and close to the outcomes of Lombard Scapigliatura, capable of giving tangibility and movement to the foliage of the trees and to the reflections on the water surface.
The painting bears on the back the precious and historic paper label of the Caravello Gallery of Palermo (in its historic Via Marchese Ugo premises), a crucial detail that attests to its authenticity, traceable provenance, and passage in the high-quality 20th-century antiquities market. The artist's signature is clearly visible, integrated into the pigment at the bottom left.
The painting is enriched by a solid period gilded wooden frame. The structure is in excellent condition.
Note:
The frame is provided as a courtesy.
Any damage caused during transport is not grounds for complaint or cancellation of the sale