Attributed To Louis Gadbois (1770-1826), Landscape Of The Italian Countryside, Gouache On Paper

A beautiful gouache attributed to Louis Gadbois (authenticated work), dating from the late 18th/early 19th century, depicting an Italian countryside landscape enlivened by washerwomen, in a balanced and luminous composition.

In the foreground, several female figures are busy washing clothes by a watering hole, while the landscape gradually opens up towards a distant rolling hill, punctuated by slender trees and gentle contours.

The scene is bathed in a clear, atmospheric light, typical of the idealized views of Italy favored by artists of the late 18th century.

The refined and harmonious palette blends soft greens, delicate blues, and warm ochres. The treatment of the landscape, the airy depth, and the delicacy of the figures are fully in keeping with the tradition of Italian-inspired genre scenes and animated landscapes of the Neoclassical period.

Good overall condition.