Central European School; End of the XIX century - Beginning of the XX century.

Central European School; End of the XIX century - Beginning of the XX century.
"Landscape with figures".
Watercolor on paper.
Presents illegible signature in the lower left corner.
Measurements: 62 x 85 cm; 100 x 123 cm (frame).
The scene shows a valley crossed by a river that forms small waterfalls on a rudimentary wooden dam. In the foreground appear two peasant figures resting next to the water, while in the background some rural constructions located on the hills can be distinguished. The human presence, on a reduced scale, is naturally integrated into the landscape, reinforcing the idea of harmony between rural life and the natural environment. This atmospheric treatment, together with a taste for tranquil, everyday landscapes, is characteristic of the landscape painting developed in Central Europe during this period, influenced by naturalism and the romantic tradition of the 19th century.