This small painting done in watercolor shows an unpaved path winding up between houses. The gardens are full of flowers behind the stone walls, the light is bright and gives the feeling of the heat of summer, with the small stream in the foreground and the shadows suggesting relief from the heat. The style of the architecture and the the quality of the light in the brilliant colors are typical of the the south of France, as are the colors of the woodwork and walls of the houses. This is one of 4 paintings by the same artist, but is unsigned. This painting is dated 1960-61 and has the number 2 on the back. One of four paintings by the same artist, this one is on a heavy watercolor paper. See listing 547, 548 and 549 for the other paintings by the same artist. Unsigned . Art dimensions: 12.25 inches high x 9.25 inches wide. Framed in custom Italian wood and gold leaf frame; framed dimensions: 17.25 inches high x 16 inches wide. Status: For Sale Reference#: 0550M Condition: excellent Year: 1960 Country: France Maker: unsigned Height: 9.25 in. (23.49 cm) Width: 12.25 in. (31.11 cm) Title: The Path Style: contemporary Materials: gouache on paper Type: Southern France City Views

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