French school; early twentieth century. "Landscape with church". Oil on canvas. Painted on both sides. Measurements: 33 x 41 cm. In this work the artist presents two specific views. In both cases completely empty and without any hint of human presence, the author fixes his sight on the exuberance of the landscape, giving all the prominence to nature. The light that the artist has achieved indicates that it is a precise moment in the day. The choice of a precise moment and the technique of long, loose brushstrokes show the great influence of impressionism as the aesthetics of this painting.

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