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“River Landscape” French School, Impressionism, early 20th century – France
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“River Landscape” French School, Impressionism, early 20th century – France
This delicate oil on canvas, in the Impressionist style, depicts a cheerful and peaceful natural landscape, with a river flowing gently from the foreground to the background. On either side, along the riverbanks, lush trees grow, rendered with quick, visible, and expressive brushstrokes. This same brushstroke is found in the water itself, which seems to reflect the light from the sky and capture the movement of the current. The artist, using quick and loose brushstrokes, manages to capture the changing light of the landscape, and the chosen perspective adds dynamism to the composition. The frame is particularly noteworthy, a work of art in itself, with excellent carving, vegetal motifs in the corners, and gilding.
Impressionism, which originated in France in the last third of the 19th century, was an artistic movement defined primarily through painting. It was characterized primarily by its ultimate aspiration to capture the light of a specific moment in its works, for which it employed a loose, impasto, and very rapid brushstroke.
Thanks to technical and scientific advances, which allowed for the creation of new pigments, the use of pure colors also became widespread. These achieved a purity and saturation of color previously unimaginable. Complementary colors also became fundamental, along with the type of brushstroke and the complete absence of drawing. For this same reason, shadows went from including black in their composition to being called "colored shadows," mixing complementary colors to darken them without the need for black. This also helped to create a greater sense of depth. This work perfectly exemplifies all the characteristics of the style.
Technique: Oil on canvas
Title of the work: “River Landscape”
Style: Impressionism
Genre: Landscape
Period: Early 20th Century
Country of origin: France
Good condition considering its age and use / Recently restored
Overall dimensions: 59 x 65 x 7.5 cm
Dimensions without frame: 37 x 44 cm
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The frame protecting the artwork is offered as a gift but has intrinsic value. It is provided at no additional cost so that your artwork can be displayed immediately upon arrival at your home or destination. Any damage to the frame itself that does not affect the integrity of the artwork cannot be accepted as a valid reason for filing a claim or requesting a cancellation.
The buyer is responsible for paying any import duties and associated taxes in the destination country. Please note the seller's exemption from liability regarding any customs charges, as these are levied in the destination country and the amount payable is determined by that country's customs authority. If an export permit is required, the buyer is responsible for the associated costs. The cost of this permit varies depending on the value of the artwork being exported.
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ConditionGoodColorsGreen, BlueMaterialCanvasNumber of items1OrientationLandscapeArt sizeMediumHeight59 cmWidth65 cmSigns of usageScratches
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Valladolid, SpainOn Whoppah since October 2024 • 1 sale