Renato Berardi - Oil On Panel With A Carved And Gilded Frame

An oil painting on panel from the first half of the 20th century, depicting an evocative rural scene in the Roman/Lazio countryside. The composition features, in the foreground, a *buttero* (traditional Roman herder) on horseback and a farrier shoeing a white horse in front of a barn. The work is signed in the lower right corner: "R. Berardi - Roma." The brushwork is rich and vigorous, showcasing an excellent anatomical rendering of the animals and a dynamic quality throughout the scene. The painting is housed in a magnificent, imposing period frame made of carved wood, featuring gilded wheat-ear and foliage motifs—a piece of great decorative impact. Period: 20th century (circa 1930–1950) Technique: Oil on panel Condition: Excellent overall state Dimensions including frame: 60 x 50 cm Dimensions of the painting itself (visible area): 41 x 32 cm