A. Santos, Church Facade with Double Bell Tower, Wood & Canvas

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A. Santos - Church Facade with Double Bell Tower - Pastel on paper - 2000. Original work executed in pastel, … Read more A. Santos - Church Facade with Double Bell Tower - Pastel on paper - 2000. Original work executed in pastel, signed “A. Santos” and dated 2000 by handwritten inscription on the back. The composition represents the facade of a rural church, characterized by its arched entrance, double bell tower with two bells, central clock, side pinnacles, and a cross at the top. The white building stands out intensely against the blue sky, creating an expressive chromatic contrast. The architecture is represented through simplified forms, dark outlines, and close-ups of color. The intuitive treatment of perspective, the chromatic intensity, and the spontaneous character of the execution bring the work closer to Naïve Art and contemporary folk painting. Presented in a simple brown wooden frame. The work is in good overall visual condition, although the frame shows some scratches and signs of use. The complete identity of the artist and the exact location of the church are not documented. Artist: A. Santos, as per inscription. Title: Church Facade with Double Bell Tower. Date: 2000. Technique: Pastel. Style: Naïve art. Theme: Religious architecture. Probable origin: Portugal. Signature: Signed and dated on the back. Dimensions with frame: 42.5 × 31 cm. Dimensions of the artwork: 39 × 27 cm. Frame: Included. See less