Landscape Of The Roman Countryside, Signed And Dated Ettore Cumbo Borgia, Oil On Canvas, 19th Century
Artist: Ettore Cumbo Borgia (messina, 1833 – Firenze, 1899)
A captivating and luminous view of the Roman Campagna, dated and signed 1867 by the painter Ettore Cumbo Borgia (Messina, 1833 – Florence, 1899), one of the most esteemed interpreters of Italian landscapes in the second half of the 19th century.
The work depicts an evocative rural setting imbued with that idealized and poetic vision of the Lazio countryside that, since the 18th century, had captivated artists and travelers from across Europe during the Grand Tour. A dirt road winds between tuff outcrops and gentle hills, guiding the gaze toward the broad mountain horizon that completes the composition. In the foreground, a peasant woman on a mule walks the path with calm ease, while in the distance, a shepherd watches over his grazing flock. A thin column of smoke rising between the trees suggests the discreet presence of man, lending the scene a delicate sense of everyday life.
More than a topographical representation, the painting is a vision of the Romantic soul: nature appears harmonious and serene, bathed in a crystalline light that dissolves every harshness of reality to transform it into memory and poetry. The quality of the pictorial layering, the refined atmospheric rendering, and the diffused luminosity are distinctive elements of Ettore Cumbo's artistic maturity.
Born in Messina but Roman by adoption, Cumbo initially trained under the guidance of landscape painter Andrea Castelli. After moving to Florence, where he lived for most of his career, he established himself as an artist of landscapes, views, seascapes, and still lifes, receiving important recognition in numerous national and international exhibitions. In 1893, he was named an Academician of Merit of the Accademia di San Luca. His pictorial language, far removed from the more experimental currents of the time, won him a vast Italian and international clientele thanks to his lyrical sensibility and extraordinary ability to capture the light and atmosphere of the landscape.
Dimensions:
59 x 89 cm (with frame)
44 x 74 cm (without frame)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The artwork is sold with a certificate of authenticity and guarantee.
We take care of and organize the shipping of purchased artworks, both within Italy and internationally, through professional and insured couriers.
No additional costs will be charged if the artwork is collected directly by the buyer at our gallery.
For shipments outside Italy, delivery times are estimated at a minimum of 15 days, which may vary depending on the export permit procedures.
The artwork can be viewed at our gallery in Orzinuovi (BS), where we will be pleased to welcome you and present our collections.
We remain at your complete disposal, also by phone, at the following numbers:
+39 347 062 3784
+39 340 241 7919
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The work depicts an evocative rural setting imbued with that idealized and poetic vision of the Lazio countryside that, since the 18th century, had captivated artists and travelers from across Europe during the Grand Tour. A dirt road winds between tuff outcrops and gentle hills, guiding the gaze toward the broad mountain horizon that completes the composition. In the foreground, a peasant woman on a mule walks the path with calm ease, while in the distance, a shepherd watches over his grazing flock. A thin column of smoke rising between the trees suggests the discreet presence of man, lending the scene a delicate sense of everyday life.
More than a topographical representation, the painting is a vision of the Romantic soul: nature appears harmonious and serene, bathed in a crystalline light that dissolves every harshness of reality to transform it into memory and poetry. The quality of the pictorial layering, the refined atmospheric rendering, and the diffused luminosity are distinctive elements of Ettore Cumbo's artistic maturity.
Born in Messina but Roman by adoption, Cumbo initially trained under the guidance of landscape painter Andrea Castelli. After moving to Florence, where he lived for most of his career, he established himself as an artist of landscapes, views, seascapes, and still lifes, receiving important recognition in numerous national and international exhibitions. In 1893, he was named an Academician of Merit of the Accademia di San Luca. His pictorial language, far removed from the more experimental currents of the time, won him a vast Italian and international clientele thanks to his lyrical sensibility and extraordinary ability to capture the light and atmosphere of the landscape.
Dimensions:
59 x 89 cm (with frame)
44 x 74 cm (without frame)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The artwork is sold with a certificate of authenticity and guarantee.
We take care of and organize the shipping of purchased artworks, both within Italy and internationally, through professional and insured couriers.
No additional costs will be charged if the artwork is collected directly by the buyer at our gallery.
For shipments outside Italy, delivery times are estimated at a minimum of 15 days, which may vary depending on the export permit procedures.
The artwork can be viewed at our gallery in Orzinuovi (BS), where we will be pleased to welcome you and present our collections.
We remain at your complete disposal, also by phone, at the following numbers:
+39 347 062 3784
+39 340 241 7919
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/barbierifineart/
4 000 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Material: Oil painting
Width: 89
Height: 59
Reference (ID): 1771562
Availability: In stock
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