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“The Arno at Florence” - Signed Italian Landscape w/ Botanical Country - $450 (Los Angeles)
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Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Price $450
Dimensions: 27.50"H x 37.25"W x 1.75"D
A richly detailed and expressive landscape titled “The Arno at Florence,” this signed work by Mary Plaisted captures the charm and rhythm of post-war Italy through a distinctly Post-Impressionist lens. Painted in 1949, the composition unfolds with a narrative quality—featuring terraced botanical countryside, architectural landmarks, and lively river scenes populated with figures at work and leisure. Plaisted’s use of textured brushwork and delicate pointillist application brings depth and movement, giving the piece a timeless, almost storybook-like presence. The warm palette and layered composition evoke the romantic atmosphere of Florence, making it both visually engaging and historically evocative. Housed in a gilt wood frame, this painting would serve beautifully as a focal point in a refined, collected interior.
Fun Historical Fact
Following World War II, many American and British artists traveled throughout Europe—particularly Italy—capturing historic cities like Florence as part of a renewed cultural exchange and artistic rediscovery. Florence, with its Renaissance heritage and scenic Arno River, became a favorite subject for painters seeking both architectural beauty and everyday life along its banks. Works like this reflect a moment in time when travel, art, and storytelling converged, preserving the essence of European life in the late 1940s.
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