Postcard Landscape Paintings

This beautiful oil sketch, painted en plein air, was created by Swedish artist Olof Arborelius during his stay in Italy from the fall of 1870 until January 1872. The painting features a charming depiction of ancient Roman ruins—either a city wall or an aqueduct—surrounded by lush trees under the clear Italian sky. With loose brushstrokes and a soft, atmospheric touch, the artist captures the natural light and Mediterranean ambiance, demonstrating his profound understanding of plein air painting. Arborelius was heavily influenced by French artistic trends of the time, particularly in his color sensitivity and study of light and air. His time in Italy was critical for his artistic development, marking the height of his mastery in capturing the delicate interplay of light, color, and atmosphere. Several of Arborelius’ Italian oil studies, including similar small-format plein air works, were later exhibited at various prestigious exhibitions. These include the Svenska konstnärernas förening memorial exhibition in 1910, the Svensk-Franska Konstgalleriet in Stockholm in 1931, and a memorial exhibition at the Nationalmuseum in 1943. Viggo Loos praised Arborelius' Italian studies for their "sensitivity to color" and "intense exploration of light and atmosphere," highlighting these works as a high point in the artist's career. Loos emphasized how Arborelius skillfully captured the essence of the Mediterranean landscape, using vibrant tones and delicate brushwork to convey the interplay of light and air. Moreover, Folke Holmér, the curator of Arborelius’ 1943 memorial exhibition, described his Italian sketches as some of the most painterly pieces of his early production, worthy of comparison with the best works Swedish artists had produced in Italy. Among his notable works in major collections are three of his Italian oil studies held at the Nationalmuseum: View from Rome Towards the Arch of Septimius Severus...

Signed figures in landscape circa 1950 by French impressionist painter Eduoard Cortes. The work depicts a view of La Madaleine, a Catholic parish church situated on Place de la Madel...

This vibrant and atmospheric Venetian scene by Luigi Lanza captures the timeless allure of Venice’s Grand Canal. Lanza, celebrated for his ability to render the play of light on wate...

Beppe Ciardi (Venice 1875 - Quinto di Treviso 1932) - Triptych of views of Venice. 9 x 15 cm each without frame, 30 x 73 cm with frame. Oil on board (1) and cardboard (2), in carve...

Outstanding Quality Spanish School Early 20th Century (circa 1905–1915) Figures at a Public Gathering, Northern Spain Oil on paper, laid down Not Signed Possibly Basque or Catalan re...

Oil on Canvas Canvas Size: 13 x 18 inches Framed Size: 20 x 25 inches Signed Lower Left

Signed oil on canvas board figures in cityscape circa 1940 by sought after French impressionist painter Edouard Cortes. The work depicts an autumnal scene of the the Arc de Triomphe,...

Oil on canvas Canvas size: 13 x 18 inches Framed size: 20 x 25.25 inches Signed lower right

Quang Ho's "Forest Floor in Late October" (2024) is a beautiful impressionist oil paper on paper that depicts a large mass of fallen autumn leaves. About the artist: Quang Ho was b...

Titled Ball Players, this charming oil on paper by Charles Henry Miller (1842–1922) captures a lively scene of figures scattered across a bright green field beneath a dramatic, textu...

Charlotte Buell Coman A View from Highland Inn, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, 1911 Signed lower left Oil on canvas 25 x 27 inches Provenance The artist (with) Macbeth Gallery, New York...

oil on paper mounted on cardboard unframed 18.5 × 14.5 cm (7.3 × 5.7 in) framed 29.5 × 25.5 cm (11.6 × 10 in) signed with monogram “OA” Provenance: From the artist’s estate; by desc...