At the Park, Late 20th Century
At the Park, Late 20th Century
Antonio Gravina
oil on canvas
19.5 x 27.5 inches
Framed 22.25 x 30 inches
Signed lower left
#006818
This piece was executed during Gravina's stay in Paris, where he packed in much detail. Figures are portrayed with utmost detail, allowing you to feel the passage of time effortlessly. We are instantly drawn back to the time of the 20th Century effortlessly as we discover all the incredible details. Couples walk in the park, as ladies with umbrellas walk in the hot sun. The flower vendor is found along the street, as the lush greenery is noted throughout. Gravina is best known for his characteristic views of Paris, the famous cafes of Paris, interior bistros, as well as his pastoral picnic scenes on the banks of the Seine. The painting is a pertinent example of this, as he championed his brushwork with much fascination and love for the city of lights. This piece is signed by the artist lower right and on verso, it comes housed in a beautiful classic style gold tone frame with hanging wire on verso ready to be displayed.
