L Waligora Art Appraisal

L. Waligora Landscape Painting with Timber-Framed Houses and Bridge

This item is an oil painting on canvas by the artist L. Waligora, depicting a tranquil European landscape. The painting features several timber-framed houses with thatched roofs, characteristic of traditional rural architecture, positioned along the banks of a calm river or stream. A stone arch bridge spans the waterway, connecting the foreground with the structures on the far bank. The immediate foreground shows shaded earthy tones leading to the water's edge, reflecting the muted sky above. Lush trees, including what appears to be a birch or similar deciduous tree with light bark on the right, frame the composition. The color palette is predominantly cool, with shades of grey and blue in the cloudy sky, contrasting with the warm browns and yellows of the house roofs and the green foliage. The artist employs visible brushstrokes, particularly in the trees and the textured appearance of the roofs, suggesting an impressionistic or post-impressionistic influence, though with a degree of realism in the architectural details. The painting is housed within a dark wooden frame with a decorative carved pattern, and an inner white liner, which serves to highlight the artwork. The overall condition appears good, with no overt signs of significant damage like tears, punctures, or extensive paint loss visible from the image. The signature 'L. Waligora' is discernible in the lower right corner. The painting evokes a sense of peaceful rural life, likely dating from the mid to late 20th century, given its style and framing.