Italian Village Cafe, Early 20th Century
Italian Village Cafe, Early 20th Century
Luigi Cagliani
oil on canvas
29 x 20 inches
Framed 38 x 29 inches
Signed lower right
#006076
A whimsical oil painting depicting a cafe scene in a Parisian Village. Luigi Cagliani was known for his charming compositions and settled in Lombardy, which helps explain his passion for intimate Parisian style paintings. He also favored painting scenes set of Venice. This piece is a wonderful display of figures going about their day near a cafe in an intimate village. A horse and buggy are noticed in the distance with figures found through out. Clothes are being hung to dry and the story of this scene begins to unfold. The colors and lighting of this piece is truly a joy to discover, as we can feel the moment in time set beautifully. The details are soft and elegant as the shadows pick up specks of light throughout the pathway. This painting comes displayed in a beautiful French wood frame with hanging wire on verso and is signed lower right.
