Antique 19th Century Oil Painting — Mediterranean Coastal Landscape With Olive Trees and Cliffs — Original Carved Gilt Frame

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A warm and luminous 19th century oil painting depicting a Mediterranean coastal scene — olive trees in the foreground, calm … Read more A warm and luminous 19th century oil painting depicting a Mediterranean coastal scene — olive trees in the foreground, calm blue water stretching to dramatic chalk cliffs and a rocky headland, small sailing vessels on the water, golden late-afternoon light suffusing the entire composition.The palette of warm ochres, deep blues and silvery greens is characteristic of the plein air tradition that drew British and Continental painters south to Italy and the French Riviera throughout the 19th century. The atmospheric perspective is accomplished, the tree rendering sensitive, and the light on the water beautifully observed. This is the work of a trained painter who knew this coastline.Unsigned. Attributed to European School, 19th century. Likely Italian, French Riviera, or Capri subject.The frame is exceptional — original period deeply carved gilt acanthus and foliate composition frame of substantial weight and presence. Period matched to the painting. See less