18th Century Italian Harvest Scene Country Painting, Framed

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Italian harvest scene, 17th or 18th century, a country painting in oil on canvas. Very desirable molded gilt frame with … more Italian harvest scene, 17th or 18th century, a country painting in oil on canvas. Very desirable molded gilt frame with an arching crest conforming to the painting.

One is tempted to entitle this charming painting "How a harvest day becomes a Bacchanal". A storytelling piece for sure, the day begins with cutting hay at the left, followed by, at center, a small midday break for the peasants which included a jug or so of Italian wine .Finally, at right we see our hardworking folk skinny-dipping.The joy of the country life painted by an artist with a sense of humor. less