Framed Oil Painting, 19th Century, European School, Artist Unknown

Framed Oil Painting, 19th Century, Artist Unknown (Signed - C. Silva 1863)
 
Unframed measurements - 11.5x27 cm.
Framed measurements - 20 x 34 cm

Condition- some surface dirt and a few scratches to the frame.
 
 
European School, 19th Century
Landscape
Oil on panel

This 19th-century European landscape, signed and dated in the lower corner, appears to read C. Silva 1863, though the artist remains unidentified. Painted in oil on panel, the work captures a rugged countryside with expressive brushwork and a rich, earthy palette, evoking the Romantic tradition’s appreciation for nature’s dramatic beauty. The atmospheric depth and interplay of light suggest an artist attuned to the fleeting qualities of the landscape, while the period frame, with its deep red veneer and intricate black beading, enhances the painting’s presence.