Vintage Original Slovak Oil, Litvaj

This charming oil painting by Jan Litvaj captures a tranquil Slovak riverside scene —a meandering waterway flanked by mature trees in subtle olive and sage tones, while a solitary figure with waterfowl adds gentle narrative. Litvaj demonstrates sophisticated handling of Central Europe’s soft light through a pearl-toned sky and delicate reflections, employing a muted palette of greens, ochres, and silvery grays that speaks to his refined tonal understanding. Presented in its original mahogany frame with gilt slip, this signed work exemplifies late 19th-century Slovakian landscape painting’s balance of naturalistic observation and poetic interpretation of the countryside’s enduring pastoral appeal.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Dimensions:

• Framed: 11.25" x 9.5"
• visible art: 7" x 5.5"

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