20th Century, View of a Village and Aqueduct in the Roman Countryside, 1920s, Oil Painting on Masonite, Framed

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MEASUREMENTS:
Including frame: Height: 37.7 cm; Width: 78.5 cm; Depth: 3.5 cm
Excluding frame: Height 24.3 cm; Width: 66.5 cm

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Including frame: Height: 37.7 cm; Width: 78.5 cm; Depth: 3.5 cm
Excluding frame: Height 24.3 cm; Width: 66.5 cm

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A captivating oil on masonite painting depicting a view of the Lazio countryside, capturing the timeless beauty of ancient Roman villages. The work depicts a striking view enhanced by the remains of a majestic Roman aqueduct, suggesting a setting similar to Gallicano nel Lazio or San Gregorio da Sassola, historic towns nestled in the greenery of the province of Rome. The painting is created using a post-impressionist technique that uses bold, vibrant brushstrokes to enhance the interplay of light and shadow typical of the Mediterranean landscape. The work dates back to the mid-20th century, as evidenced by the remnants of old football pools cards on the back of the painting. It has been professionally cleaned and is presented in its original wooden frame, which complements its understated and elegant style, making it ready for display in professional studios or elegant homes. The painting bears the artist's signature at the bottom right, which unfortunately we have not been able to decipher. Despite being a work of evident technical quality and artistic sensitivity, we have unfortunately not been able to attribute it to a specific artist. Therefore, we invite any experts or collectors to contact us if they have further information to further investigate the attribution of this interesting work. See less