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Unidentified Artist XVIII Century
"Idyllic Harbor Landscape with Ruins and Figures"

XVIII Century

$7,199.75
£5,335.47
€6,000
CA$9,839.94
A$10,711.58
CHF 5,685.71
MX$128,883.37
NOK 72,045.70
SEK 66,014.22
DKK 45,703.79

About the Item

Idyllic Harbor Landscape with Ruins and Figures Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions (Framed): 67 x 81 cm Dimensions (Canvas): 47 x 63 cm No signatured This captivating 18th-century oil painting presents a romanticized harbor landscape where nature, architecture, and human activity harmoniously converge. The scene is rich with detail, featuring grand ruins on the right, tall trees framing the composition, and ships anchored in the distance under a glowing sky. Small figures populate the foreground, engaged in maritime and daily life, adding a narrative depth to the piece. Executed in the tradition of the European landscape painters influenced by the Italianate and Dutch Golden Age styles, this work reflects a fascination with classical ruins and their integration into pastoral and maritime settings. The use of warm golden hues and soft atmospheric perspective enhances the sense of nostalgia and poetic tranquility characteristic of the period. Housed in an ornate gilded frame that complements its historical aesthetic, this painting is a wonderful addition for collectors of Old Master landscapes and classical seascapes.
  • Creator:
    Unidentified Artist XVIII Century
  • Creation Year:
    XVIII Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)Width: 24.81 in (63 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Edinburgh, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1987216523882

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