European School (XX), firmed P. Piccola - Green shadows

Pictura Auctions presents this magnificent work of art belonging to the European school, depicting a serene natural landscape where trees, water, and mountains come together to convey calm and contemplation. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the great pictorial quality it transmits.

Dimensions with frame: 34x48x3 cm.
Frameless dimensions: 27x40 cm.
Oil on panel signed by hand by the artist in the lower left, P. Piccola.
The piece is in good condition.
The artwork is sold with a beautiful frame (included in the auction as a gift).

The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.

Important note: the included photographs are an integral part of the lot description.

The picture will be professionally packed by an IVEX expert (https://www.instagram.com/ivex.online/), using high-quality materials to ensure its protection. The shipping price covers both the cost of professional packaging and the transportation itself.
The shipment will be sent via Correos, GLS, or NACEX with tracking. International shipping options are available.



This painting depicts a serene and deeply evocative natural landscape, where light seems to filter through tall, sturdy trees that dominate the scene. The composition invites you into a silent, almost untouched environment, where the vegetation is arranged in layers of green tones, from the darkest to the most vibrant. The presence of a small watercourse reflects fragments of the sky and the tree canopies, creating a dialogue between earth and atmosphere that adds depth and tranquility to the setting.
Throughout the scene, the trees display gnarled and old trunks that add character to the landscape, highlighting their firm and almost ancestral presence. Their vertical silhouettes contrast with the softness of the ground covered in vegetation, creating a harmony between stability and fluidity. In the background, bluish and violet hues suggest the presence of distant mountains or hills, reinforcing the idea of vastness and a territory that extends beyond what is visible.
The sky, partially cloudy, shows subtle variations between light tones and soft shadows, conveying a temperate and tranquil atmosphere. This diffuse and constant natural light envelops the entire environment with a sense of freshness. The vegetation surrounding the creek introduces a dynamic chromatic variety, from damp, reddish-brown soils to vibrant greens that seem to vibrate under the daylight.
The composition establishes a balance between dense zones and open areas, guiding the eye smoothly towards the horizon. The water acts as a guiding thread that visually accompanies the journey from the foreground to the deeper parts of the landscape. The way the elements are distributed conveys the idea of a minimally intervened environment, where nature follows its own rhythm and maintains a silent and organic order.
Overall, this picture offers a contemplative and harmonious view of the natural world, inviting one to pause, breathe, and feel the intimacy of a place that, although simple, is deeply evocative and full of life.