Street Scene with Figures, by Rico

This item is an oil painting on canvas or board, depicting a street scene in what appears to be a Mediterranean or Latin American setting. The artwork is housed within a distressed light-colored wooden frame with a fabric matting. The painting itself features a winding dirt road leading into the background, flanked on the left by a tall, light-colored wall with arched openings, suggesting a significant building or arcade beyond. On the right, there's a warm peach-colored building with dark windows, partially obscured by lush green and purple-hued bushes and flowering plants. In the foreground, on the left side of the road, two figures are discernible: a larger figure in dark attire, possibly a woman, walking with a smaller, light-colored figure, perhaps a child or an animal. The sky is a muted grey-blue with visible brushstrokes indicating clouds. The artist's signature, 'Rico', is visible in the lower right corner of the painting. The frame exhibits a weathered, almost whitewashed look, with visible wood grain and minor surface imperfections consistent with age or an intentional rustic style. The inner fabric matting is a neutral, light beige or off-white linen-like material, offering a clean transition between the painting and the frame. The visible condition appears stable, with no obvious tears or significant paint loss, although a closer inspection would be needed to assess fine craquelure or other subtle age-related wear. The style suggests a mid-20th century aesthetic, possibly falling within the impressionistic or post-impressionistic traditions with a focus on color and light, capturing a moment of everyday life. The craftsmanship of the painting is solid, with deliberate brushstrokes creating texture and form.

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