European school; 20th century.

European school; 20th century.
Untitled.
Oil on canvas.
Signed in the lower left area.
Measurements: 53 x 74 cm.
Port landscape of great atmospheric sensitivity and impressionist character. The composition shows several boats moored next to an industrial dock, where the warm light of the sunset is reflected on the water creating a serene and melancholic atmosphere.
The artist employs a loose and expressive brushstroke, especially visible in the surfaces of the sky and the water reflections. The chromatic palette is dominated by ochers, golds and muted greens, resources that provide visual unity and evoke a nostalgic atmosphere typical of European painting of the early twentieth century.
The scene combines traditional elements, such as fishing boats, with modern industrial structures in the background, reflecting the transformation of European ports during the industrialization process. This coexistence of nature, maritime activity and industry was a frequent theme in many European painters influenced by Impressionism and Post-Impressionism.