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Exquisite 19th-century Florentine romantic landscape painting on wood
$2,200
£1,670.20
€1,910.36
CA$3,073.72
A$3,418.65
CHF 1,785.11
MX$41,601.29
NOK 22,798.59
SEK 21,381.06
DKK 14,257.71
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This exquisite 19th-century Florentine landscape presents an intimate glimpse into the Romantic pastoral tradition, masterfully rendered within an oval format and housed in an ornate gilded frame. The painting exemplifies the refined artistic sensibilities of the period, blending Italian classical traditions with influences from Dutch and French landscape masters.
The composition centers on a majestic tree that dominates the middle ground, its branches reaching upward into a softly luminous sky. Along a winding path beneath the tree, two small figures - likely peasants - provide both scale and human interest to the scene. The artist has skillfully crafted the perspective, leading the viewer's eye from the rocky foreground through the wooded middle distance to a subtly suggested horizon, all rendered in harmonious earth tones of browns and greens, with touches of golden light filtering through the foliage.
The technical execution reveals a masterful handling of oil paint, with particular attention paid to the effects of light and atmosphere. The artist has employed the characteristic Italian approach to atmospheric perspective, creating a sense of depth through gradually diminishing clarity and color intensity. The careful attention to natural detail, combined with an idealized interpretation of the landscape, perfectly embodies the artistic philosophies of the period.
The painting is enhanced by its elaborate frame, a fine example of 19th-century Italian craftsmanship. The carved wooden frame features delicate rococo-style ornamental details, with especially beautiful corner embellishments and a distinctive rope-twist inner border. The multiple layers of gilding, though showing the dignified wear of age, retain their elegant character. The decorative acanthus leaf motifs in the corners of the mat add a classical touch that complements the pastoral scene within.
This work stands as a beautiful testament to the continuing vitality of landscape painting in Florence during the 19th century, when artists sought to balance their rich classical heritage with the emerging Romantic sensibilities of the era. The intimate scale and refined execution suggest this piece was created for a discerning private collector, intended to grace the walls of an elegant home where its subtle beauties could be appreciated at close range.
- Dimensions:Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
- Style:Romantic (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1889
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Culver City, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6895243287952
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