Handprint On Canvas – Lively Antique Scene, 20th Century

Oliograph on canvas – Lively Antique Scene, 20th Century. A large and elegant oliograph on canvas depicting a scene inspired by antiquity, set within a monumental architectural setting with classical columns. The composition features a group of young women draped in classical style, moving gracefully around an ornamental basin and a sculpted altar. A flute player accompanies the scene, enhancing the festive and poetic atmosphere. The whole evokes the neoclassical aesthetic and themes dear to academic painting of the late 19th and early 20th centuries: harmony of bodies, elegance of gestures, richness of fabrics, and the idealization of antiquity. The palette is delicate and luminous, dominated by pastel tones of blues, pinks, and greens, subtly balanced by the stone grays of the architecture. This work is presented in a substantial molded and gilded wooden frame, decorated with foliate friezes, providing a strong decorative presence and highlighting the visual quality of the image. Technique: Hand-colored oliograph on canvas (high-quality print enhanced with oil, a decorative technique prized in the 20th century) Dimensions (with frame): Height: 78 cm Width: 121 cm Condition: Very good overall condition. Canvas is well stretched, with fresh and legible colors. Frame in good condition with slight signs of wear consistent with age. A large-format decorative work, ideal for a classic interior, living room, gallery, or reception area, offering a strong visual presence and timeless charm.