Nicola Canzanella (1929-2014) - Paesaggio rurale con buoi

icola (Nello) Canzanella – "Rural landscape with oxen" – Oil on panel – 1976 I present at auction a painting of excellent warmth and luminous sensibility, executed by the master Nicola Canzanella (also known as Nello Canzanella), esteemed and appreciated exponent of the Neapolitan figurative school of the second half of the 20th century. Canzanella is an artist deeply tied to the Campanian landscape tradition, able to inherit the great lesson of Italian Post-Impressionism and the historical School of Resin, guiding it toward a material modernity with strong visual impact. The work bears the artist’s autograph signature in the lower right corner, "N. Canzanella", traced with the typical fluid handwriting that marks his most successful and sought-after works by collectors. The painting addresses the theme of the countryside landscape and rural life, a lyrical and recurrent subject in the author’s rich production: The composition is dominated by two splendid white oxen grazing on a barren and plowed ground. The wise chiaroscuro passages on the animals’ coats emphasize their volume in a masterful way. Behind the animals unfolds a stretch of golden fields that guides the eye toward a characteristic rural farmhouse with a red roof, flanked by trees and a typical sheaf of hay, all overseen by a clear sky with light clouds. From an execution standpoint, the wooden support fully reflects Canzanella’s vigorous language. The brushwork stands out for a rich, dense, and strongly tactile paste. The work combines brushwork with a decisive use of spatula painting: the artist literally “sculpts” the clods of earth and the foliage. The warm southern light is captured precisely by the reliefs of the material, generating a visually dynamic effect of the highest value. An exceptionally valuable collectible element that elevates the quality of this specific lot is the presence of the authentic hand-signed signature on the back. The inscription on the support reads, in fact, "Napoli 2/2/76 - For authentication N. Canzanella", followed by the artist’s full signature. This official validation, dated precisely February 2, 1976, offers the future buyer and the platform’s experts maximum transparency and certainty regarding authorship and originality of the work. Artist: Nicola (Nello) Canzanella (Neapolitan School, 20th Century) Title of the Work: Rural landscape with oxen (Countryside scene) Era: 1976 (dated on the back February 2, 1976) Technique: Oil on canvas panel (Matte-paste painting with brush and spatula) Style: Post-Impressionism / Terrene Materic Neapolitan Landscape Signature: Double autographic signature (front bottom right and authenticated back inscription) Dimensions of the work (support): 29 x 39 cm Overall dimensions (including frame): 46 x 56 cm The work is presented in overall excellent conservation condition. The pictorial film is perfectly intact, solid, and free from craquelure or flaking; the material reliefs and spatula passages impressed by the artist are preserved in their original state. The warm earth tones maintain the original brilliance. The painting is ready to be inserted into a collection and displayed. The frame is supplied at no additional cost as part of the lot and does not affect the painting’s valuation. A secure packaging will be guaranteed; the work will be protected with bubble wrap and other materials inside a rigid cardboard shipping box. The lot will be entrusted exclusively to a premier international express courier (DHL / UPS / FedEx) with a tracking code provided immediately after dispatch. The shipment will travel with full insurance coverage for the entire winning bid value, ensuring a transparent and absolutely worry-free transaction for the buyer.

Estimation:€200

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