Antique Italian Oil Painting Young Woman With Fruit Basket Mediterranean Scene

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This authentic antique Italian oil painting depicts a young woman with a fruit basket standing along a sunlit Mediterranean waterfront, … Read more This authentic antique Italian oil painting depicts a young woman with a fruit basket standing along a sunlit Mediterranean waterfront, her figure rendered with warmth, dignity, and quiet confidence. Dressed in traditional attire with a basket of fruit resting on her arm, she is set against a tranquil coastal backdrop with calm blue waters, distant boats, and softly fading hills. The composition reflects the Italian genre and academic traditions of the late 19th century, combining idealized realism with a poetic sense of everyday life.

The artist demonstrates refined skill in facial modeling and expression, capturing gentle emotion through soft transitions of light and shadow. The palette is harmonious and warm, with earthy reds, muted greens, and pale blues that enhance the timeless character of the scene. The painting carries the charm and authenticity of a true antique work, offering both narrative depth and decorative presence, ideal for collectors of European figurative art or classical interiors.

Measurements: Painting 30.5” x 18”; Framed 34.5” x 23.5”
Medium: Oil on canvas
️ Artist: Unidentified Italian artist; no visible signature
️ Frame: Presented in a gold-tone frame with a linen-style liner
✔️ Condition: Surface shows some accumulated grime consistent with age; stable craquelure throughout; a small hole in the lower right corner; minor paint losses in the lower right area and along the edges. Overall in good antique condition with age-appropriate wear.
Shipping: Ships securely from Florida .

About the Artist:
Although unsigned, this work is characteristic of Italian academic and genre painters active in the late 19th century, who focused on idealized portraits of everyday life, often set in coastal or rural environments. Such paintings were widely collected across Europe and remain appreciated today for their craftsmanship, romantic realism, and cultural storytelling.

Please Note:
Actual colors may vary slightly from the photos shown due to differences in lighting, camera quality, and screen settings. This painting is antique and shows visible signs of age, including craquelure, small paint losses, and surface wear. Please review all photographs and video carefully, as they are considered part of the item description. See less