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Silvio Silvestri, “Spring Thaw, Lake Tahoe”, En Plein Air Oil Painting, 2004

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A large, luminous, and captivating 2004 en plein air impressionist oil painting on masonite board in giltwood frame titled “Spring Thaw – Lake Tahoe” by award-winning Northern California landscape artist Silvio Silvestri. Strikingly beautiful and vibrant depiction of a tree-lined, turquoise-toned, snow melt stream in Lake Tahoe, California. Dotted by pops of colorful wildflowers, with a majestic lavender-hued mountain range and bright blue cloud-dappled sky in the distance. Excellent technique and eye for detail and atmosphere on display throughout. Signed at lower right, and titled and signed on verso. In original giltwood frame with hand-carved details. Dimensions listed are overall; sight is H 23.38 inches x W 29.38 inches. Silvio Silvestri (b. 1948) is a celebrated Northern California-based plein air artist who paints on location throughout the western United States and Europe, and whose work is influenced by French, American, Spanish, and Russian Impressionists. He studied with Kenn Backhaus, Ron Rencher, George Strickland, T.M. Nicholas, and Robert Sandidge. Silvestri began painting in the mid-1970s as a hobby, and embarked upon a professional art career in the early 1990s. His awards include 2nd place, Napa Museum Plein Air Exhibition, 2003; 1st place, Catalina Art Festival, 2003 & 2004; Honorary Mention, Carmel Art Festival, 2001; Best Plein Air Show, Laguna Plein Air Association, 2007 & 2008; and Best Plein Air Painter, Catalina Art Festival, 2008.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.75 in (78.11 cm)Width: 36.75 in (93.35 cm)Depth: 1.88 in (4.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Expressionist (In the Style Of)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    2004
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Art is vibrant and clean. Frame shows some light wear to gilt finish on edges, a dull, rubbed blemish at top right, and a tiny chip below signature at bottom right.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU955033261212
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