Italian Mountain Valley Landscape, Oil Painting Signed, 20th Century

We present this fantastic oil painting on plywood dating back to the early decades of the 20th century. The painting bears the signature A. Scocchera at the bottom left (see photo). Attributable to the Italian painter Alfredo Scocchera (Baselice, 1887 – Milan, 25 January 1955), painted without authentication.

This exquisite painting captures a serene Italian mountain valley, showcasing the artist’s deep sensitivity to nature's beauty and everyday life. In the foreground, on the right, a woman is engaged in washing clothes at a traditional washhouse, embodying the simplicity and dignity of rural life. To the left, a quaint stone mountain hut stands amidst the lush greenery, with chickens pecking nearby and cows grazing peacefully in the vibrant meadow. The background is crowned by majestic snow-capped peaks meeting a clear blue sky, emphasizing the grandeur of the landscape. The artist employs bold, material brushstrokes and vivid colors to impart a sense of volume and life to the scene, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the tranquility and authenticity of mountain village life. The painting is elegantly framed in a golden frame, enhancing its timeless beauty and craftsmanship.

Dimensions with frame:
Width cm 103,5 / inches 40,74
Depth cm 4 / inches 1,57
Height cm 73,50 / inches 28,93
Dimensions painting only:
Width cm 89,5 / inches 35,23
Height cm 60 / inches 23,62

small defect in the wood at the top right see photo detail