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Luigi Cagliani
"A Perfect Day by the Lake" Impressionist Cafe w Figures Oil on Canvas Painting

Early 20th Century

About the Item

A whimsical oil painting depicting a Courtyard Scene with a cafe of figures in France by Luigi Cagliani. As an Italian Impressionist artist, most of Cagliani's works were produced in the first half of the 20th Century. He was known for his charming compositions and settled in Lombardy, which helps explain his passion for intimate Parisian style paintings. He also favored painting scenes set of Paris. This piece is a wonderful display of figures going about their day in a Parisian Cafe near the lake with sailboats in the distance. The colors and lighting of this piece is truly a joy to discover, as we can feel the moment in time set beautifully. The details are soft and elegant as the shadows pick up specks of light throughout. This painting is signed by the artist lower center and it comes comes housed in a beautiful period frame ready to be displayed with hanging wire on verso. Art measures 12 x 16 inches Frame measures 18 x 21.5 inches Luigi Cagliani was an Italian Impressionist who worked in the first half of the 20th century. Italian sources note that he was active in Lombardy, which helps explain his penchant for lakeside scenes. He also loved to paint scenes set in Venice. Dino Bonari, a critic involved in the Society of Independent Art in Milan, wrote in 1944 that Cagliani's paintings were "delicate and moving," romantic in almost a 19th century sense. Cagliani's women, Bonari put it, combine fantasy and solidity. PROVENANCE: Lilac Gallery Collection. Acquired by the gallery from the Estate of a Private collection. The piece will be stamped from Lilac Gallery on its verso.
  • Creator:
    Luigi Cagliani (1910 - 1987, Italian)
  • Creation Year:
    Early 20th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    With very light wear from age, otherwise, this painting and its frame are in very good to excellent condition for the time period (please refer to the listing pictures for details).
  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0057911stDibs: LU98215090042

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