Tarnished. Cascades Of Marble. Signed Giffard.

"Marmore Falls 1910. Terni, Italy. Léon Giffard (1875-1946)." A luminous view of the Marmore Falls in Terni, Italy, about 100 kilometers from Rome. Here, Léon Giffard demonstrates his talent for capturing light. The brushstrokes are delicate, lively, and confident in an Impressionist style. Born in 1875, Léon Giffard was a French painter from Lille. He painted landscapes during his travels in France, North Africa, and also Italy, where he was inspired by the charm of the Terni waterfalls, among other places. The painter is listed in the Bénézit dictionary, and his works can be found at auction. This oil painting is on cardboard mounted on canvas. It is in good condition, with a very minor, barely visible restoration. It can be cleaned if deemed necessary. It is framed, measuring 55 cm x 46 cm (size 10), without the frame. It is presented in a channeled frame in good condition, measuring 66 cm x 58 cm.