A monumental Spanish painting from the second half of the 19th century. This oil-on-canvas work—retaining its original canvas—is signed “A. Casanova” at the bottom center and depicts an evocative woodland landscape featuring deer. It is a large-scale piece of remarkable artistic quality, in which the imposing scale of the trees and the depth of the vegetation create an immersive view. The composition opens onto a clearing with uneven terrain, where rocks, exposed roots, and small shrubs guide the eye into the heart of the forest. A stag with branching antlers emerges in a sunlit area, while a second deer appears further back. To the right, a pool of water reflects the shadows of the trees and leads toward a bright opening between the trunks. The foliage, rendered with small, layered brushstrokes, blends deep greens, golden yellows, and coppery hues, evoking an autumnal atmosphere. The painting reflects a sensibility aligned with the Romantic and Naturalistic traditions of 19th-century European landscape art. The subtle presence of the animals enhances the grandeur of nature, lending the scene a Romantic and contemplative quality. The signature has been associated with the prominent Spanish painter Antonio Casanova y Estorach (1847–1896). A native of Tortosa, the artist trained in Barcelona and Madrid before eventually settling in Paris; he was best known for his historical paintings and genre scenes set in period environments. (The painting is not currently accompanied by a formal expert appraisal, though one may be requested for an additional fee.)
The work is housed in a rare, imposing gilded wooden frame, distinguished by elaborate corner ornamentation featuring scrolls and foliage. A period frame with a striking decorative effect, which enhances the presence of the artwork and accentuates the warm tones of the landscape. It shows minor scratches and signs of wear.
An ideal painting for a grand living room, a library, a historic residence, or a formal reception space, capable of serving as the focal point of the interior design. The lush vegetation and the tranquil atmosphere of the woods lend themselves well to both classic and contemporary settings. The piece shows some signs of age, but is overall in good condition.
Internal dimensions: H 163 x W 207 cm
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