Augusto Lovatti (1852 - 1921)
Augusto Lovatti (1852 - 1921)
Augusto Lovatti (1852 - 1921)
Cactus Landscape - Capri, Italy
Oil on Canvas
17.75 × 12 inches (canvas)
19.25 × 13.5 inches (frame)
Signed: “A Lovatti” (low right)
Up for sale is an exquisite oil painting by the talented Italian painter Augusto Lovatti. Depicting a wonderful grouping of cacti on the island of Capri, Italy; this impressionist painting is a fine example from the rarely seen artist. Yellow flowers and tall grass lead to the cactus which are backed with a line of taller trees all painted under a lovely blue sky with white clouds. Signed low right “A. Lovatti - Capri”, this painting measures 17.75 x 12 inches while its later wood frame measures 19.25 x 13.5 inches. The condition shows some discoloration from surface dirt / grime and a partial rip/scuff left center (seen in the 5th and last photograph). The images provided accurately represent the quality, condition and aesthetic beauty of this rare antique painting by Augusto Lovatti but if you have any questions please feel free to ask prior to purchasing!