Piero Sansalvadore Art

"A Young Girl Reading a Book" is a captivating portrait by Swedish artist Gustaf Arnolds. Arnolds was a prolific painter whose roots began in Vingåker and later in Ronneby from his teenage years. His educational journey in art took him through prestigious institutions such as Althins målarskola and the Tallbergska grafikskolan in Stockholm, followed by a significant period at the Konstakademien, Stockholm, between 1904 and 1909. His talent and dedication were recognized early on, earning him a scholarship to Paris, a city that would deeply influence his artistic direction. This particular work, likely painted shortly after his return to Sweden, reveals a profound influence from his time in Paris. It portrays a young girl absorbed in reading a book, a simple yet profound subject that Arnolds imbues with a sense of tranquility and introspection. The background hints at a serene landscape, dotted with quaint houses, a nod to the everyday beauty surrounding us. What sets this piece apart is Arnolds’ technique, reminiscent of pointillism but distinguished by longer, more expressive brush strokes that add a vibrant texture and depth to the canvas. This method showcases Arnolds' unique adaptation of the techniques he encountered during his Parisian studies, particularly during his interactions with Nils Dardel...

Antique American impressionist nude women landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed "Wolfe". In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a giltwood molding....

Antique Canadian impressionist winter landscape oil painting by Joseph Archibald Browne (1862 - 1948). Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Measuring 15 by 19 inches overall and 10 by 14 pa...

Antique American landscape oil painting by . Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Measuring 16 by 19 inches overall and 10 by 13.5 painting alone.

Signed lower left, 'Mogens Hertz' (Danish, 1909-1999) and painted circa 1935. This notable Impressionist first studied with the classically-trained Academician, Laurits Ring and, su...

French Landscape by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back oil painting on loose canvas, unframed measures: 12.5 high by 16 inches wide condi...

Attributed to Emmanuel Costa (French, 1833-1921) Untitled, c. Late 19th century Oil on wood panel 9 1/2 x 13 1/4 in. Framed: 14 x 18 x 1 1/4 in. Signed lower right: Costa Emmanuel B...

Sunlit Voyage, Gondoliers, Venice is a beautiful oil painting on canvas panel by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that showcases a pair of gondoliers heading through...

A wonderful impressionist pastoral landscape with beautiful color tones throughout. Waltsak has portrayed this piece in a most intimate, yet energetic way, and has packed much feelin...

The Cocktail Hour Dennis Sirrine oil/canvas 9 x 12 unframed, 14.5 x 17.5 framed Purchased at the 2008 Slamagundi Club Auction with label verso. Im an Artist member of the Club and ha...

Cesare Ricciardi Sail Boats oil on canvas board, image 12 x 16 signed LL, 17.75 x 21.88 x 1.5 framed Painting is in excellent condition and the frame shows great front on and has a ...

Here is a very beautiful and unique painting on canvas by John J Enneking, Rainy Pastures . The painting is is good shape ready to hang and the original frame as purchased shows some...