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Antique painting, oil on panel. Realist and impressionist street scene signed

1913

$4,691.98
£3,570VAT Included
€4,036.85
CA$6,471.47
A$6,509.35
CHF 3,792.82
MX$79,306.94
NOK 43,619.89
SEK 44,745.27
DKK 30,172.76

About the Item

Oil on mahogany panel. Signed Cossetti and dated 1913 Painting size: 18 x 15" (46 x 38cm) Framed size: 25 x 22" (64 x 56cm) We believe that Cossetti is a pseudonym for Jean-Francois Raffaeli. He was an artist famous for utilizing muted, dusty ochree and grey tones to paint working-class street figures standing outside storefronts. The artist handles light with brilliant cinematic contrast. The dazzling, sun-baked stone walls on the left perfectly balance the cool, whispering shadows of the sweeping tree canopy on the right. The tactile, thick brushstrokes—true 1913 impasto—bring the bustling market figures and cobblestones to life in a way no flat digital print or reproduction ever could. This is a fragment of living history. Painted precisely on the eve of World War I, this painting captures Europe at its most peaceful and romantic. The traditional attire of the figures and the timeless architecture invite you to step out of the modern rush. Encased in its ornate gilded frame, the piece stands as a striking statement of old-world craftsmanship and prestige. Instead of mass-produced decor, this offers you the sophisticated presence of a 113-year-old original European oil painting. It anchors a room, sparks effortless conversation, and gives your space an immediate sense of history, character, and warmth.
  • Attributed to:
    Jean-Francois Raffaelli (1850-1924, French)
  • Creation Year:
    1913
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    It is in very good age-appropriate condition on a beautiful mahogany panel with the exhibition label on the reverse. The antique frame is original and gold leaf.
  • Gallery Location:
    St. Albans, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2469218503812

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