Pair of oil paintings on canvas depicting chinoiserie landscapes, Piedmont, early 20th century
Formerly Pietro Accorsi collection, Turin
Measurements: cm H 58 x W 96 x D 2
Price: private negotiation
Object accompanied by a certificate of authenticity
This delightful pair of paintings was created, in oil on canvas, in Piedmont at the beginning of the 20th century.
The canvases depict two chinoiserie landscapes. The outdoor settings are characterized by the presence of bodies of water and inlets, with bridges and boats typical of the Orient. The houses and architectures present are characteristic of China, as are the characters that liven up the scene, dressed in traditional clothes. The vegetation that adorns and decorates the landscapes, creating wings and balancing the composition, reflects the Chinese taste. The color palette is played on tones of green and ocher with white, blue and red elements. Some details are gilded to bring more light to the scenes. The whole is very pleasant and particularly decorative and the oriental subject is always confirmed as timeless charm.
The term Chinoiserie derives from the French "Chinoiserie" and refers to a period of European art, starting from the 18th century and along the 19th century, in which there was a significant influence of Chinese art, also in the wake of a growing interest that Europe had developed for everything that was exotic, in general. This period was characterized by the use of imaginative images of an imaginary China and palaces and salons of the nobility and the wealthy bourgeoisie were soon furnished with objects from the Far East or made in Europe with evident derivation and inspiration to the Chinese ornaments.
The pair of paintings, thanks to its ornamental value, is suitable for any environment and furnishing context.
