Antique landscape view, tempera on paper, Early 19th century
This large work of neoclassical style, made in monochrome tempera on paper subsequently applied to wooden panels, depicts a broad lake and mountain landscape, characterized by a balanced and elegant composition.
Measurements: Framed H 160 x W 126 cm / H 150 x W 116 cm
Description:
In the foreground, lush and well-detailed vegetation with tall trees and shaded bushes introduce the viewer to a visual path that opens to the background, where a body of water, probably a lake, surrounded by rolling hills emerges. On the right, a fortified village with a bell tower, an architectural element typical of Italian views between the 18th and 19th centuries, is clearly visible.
The serene atmosphere is accentuated by the presence of birds in flight in the sky and the delicate rendering of clouds.
Features:
Technique: monochrome tempera (grisaille) on paper;
Support: paper glued on wood panels;
Condition: slight patina of time and visible signs of antiquity attesting to its authenticity;
Decorative piece of great visual impact, rare in size and condition.
