Two rural landscapes, oil on panel, early 20th century

We are pleased to present this series of two oil paintings on wood. The pictorial style suggests an early 20th-century Italian painter; the paintings feature red initials in the lower left corner, but the artist's name has not been identified. These are two splendid landscapes of the Italian countryside, in a flat area with mountains in the background (likely the Po Valley in northern Italy). Both paintings feature green fields and gnarled, almost bare trees in the foreground, while in the background are small country villages with low white houses and red roofs. The painterly quality is evident, a realistic style with bold, visible brushstrokes that almost shape the trees, the meadow, and the rest of the landscape. The artist perfectly captures the natural light and atmosphere of the Italian countryside; we are transported by the scents of green meadows. The small size makes them even more captivating and highlights the artist's mastery of execution. Two wonderful small paintings that will enchant your guests! If you love Italian countryside landscapes, you absolutely must add these splendid paintings to your collection. The paintings are accompanied by two elegant 20th-century frames. Frame dimensions (cm): Height: 49,5 Width: 39 Depth: 4 Painting dimensions (cm): Height: 30 Width: 20