Mohamed Abla Paintings

This beautiful oil sketch, painted en plein air, was created by Swedish artist Olof Arborelius during his stay in Italy from the fall of 1870 until January 1872. The painting features a charming depiction of ancient Roman ruins—either a city wall or an aqueduct—surrounded by lush trees under the clear Italian sky. With loose brushstrokes and a soft, atmospheric touch, the artist captures the natural light and Mediterranean ambiance, demonstrating his profound understanding of plein air painting. Arborelius was heavily influenced by French artistic trends of the time, particularly in his color sensitivity and study of light and air. His time in Italy was critical for his artistic development, marking the height of his mastery in capturing the delicate interplay of light, color, and atmosphere. Several of Arborelius’ Italian oil studies, including similar small-format plein air works, were later exhibited at various prestigious exhibitions. These include the Svenska konstnärernas förening memorial exhibition in 1910, the Svensk-Franska Konstgalleriet in Stockholm in 1931, and a memorial exhibition at the Nationalmuseum in 1943. Viggo Loos praised Arborelius' Italian studies for their "sensitivity to color" and "intense exploration of light and atmosphere," highlighting these works as a high point in the artist's career. Loos emphasized how Arborelius skillfully captured the essence of the Mediterranean landscape, using vibrant tones and delicate brushwork to convey the interplay of light and air. Moreover, Folke Holmér, the curator of Arborelius’ 1943 memorial exhibition, described his Italian sketches as some of the most painterly pieces of his early production, worthy of comparison with the best works Swedish artists had produced in Italy. Among his notable works in major collections are three of his Italian oil studies held at the Nationalmuseum: View from Rome Towards the Arch of Septimius Severus...

Still life with ribbons is a modern artwork realized by Gianni Cacciarini. Mixed colored oil on board.  Hand signed on the lower margin. Includes an elegant frame (with some loss).

'So Runs The Story' is an oil painting by the American artist Deirdre Schanen. Schanen's works weave between non-objective abstraction and representative landscape painting. This exa...

'It Is Sad Only To Us' is an oil painting by the American artist Deirdre Schanen. Schanen's works weave between non-objective abstraction and representative landscape painting. This ...

'Beach Activities' is a fun and vibrant piece that just pops off the wall. It is extraordinarily unconventional and sure to inspire conversation. Miro uses contemporary techniques to...

Colorful abstract painting by contemporary Houston artist Peter Healy. The work features a variety of vibrant, hard-edged scattered shapes. Signed, titled, and dated on the reverse. ...

'It Is Never Still' is an oil painting by the American artist Deirdre Schanen. Schanen's works weave between non-objective abstraction and representative landscape painting. This exa...

'The Quiet Under the Day' is an oil painting by the American artist Deirdre Schanen. Schanen's works weave between non-objective abstraction and representative landscape painting. Th...

Colorful abstract painting by contemporary Houston artist Peter Healy. The work features a variety of vibrant, hard-edged intertwined shapes. Signed, titled, and dated on the reverse...

Contemporary colorful pastoral landscape by Texas based artist Jacob Spacek. The work features a view of large marquee sign that reads "With Love from Mayfair" as if viewed from a mo...

Colorful geometric abstract painting by contemporary Houston artist Peter Healy. The work features a variety of vibrant, hard-edged intertwining shapes set against a pink background....

Oil on cardboard realized by Sirio Pellegrini in 1961. Hand signed and dated. Includes a wooden frame cm. 68x57. Sirio Pellegrini, born in Rome on March 1, 1922, of Abruzzo origin...