Giovanni Riva (1890-1973) - Paesaggio

Giovanni Riva (1890-1973) - View of an Italian square with a domed church, market and carriages - Oil on canvas Splendid view of an Italian square animated by a church with a domed copper-green roof, market and carriage with horses, signed bottom right "RIVA G.". Work by the Italian vedute painter Giovanni Riva (1890-1973), known for his views of Venice and Italian cityscapes intended for the sophisticated tourist market of the early twentieth century. Oil technique, quick brushwork and impressionist feel, bright atmosphere. *Technical details:* - Author: Giovanni Riva (1890-1973), signed Riva G - Subject: Square with domed church, lively market - Technique: Oil on canvas - Era: Mid-20th century, 1950s-1960s - Frame: Original carved and gilded wood, substantial and theatrical, contemporary with the work - Dimensions: Canvas 50x70 cm, with frame 70x90 cm - *Conditions:* Good overall condition. Vivid colors. Slight glaze and surface dirt due to age, visible in photos. Frame shows signs of wear and small losses of gilding at the corners, consistent with age (see photos). No obvious restoration. Canvas well stretched. Provenance: private Italian collection. Ideal for classic furnishings, entrance hall or study. Decorative and collectible work. *SHIPPING:* Tracked shipping and well packaged with bubble wrap and corner protectors.

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