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A Picnic in the Parc in Summer, Ca 1930, French Post Impressionist Plein Air Oil on Board
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A Picnic in the Parc in Summer, Ca 1930, French Post Impressionist Plein Air Oil on Board

1920 - 1940
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Capturing a moment of summertime leisure, this evocative oil painting by Clement Castelli (1870–1959) showcases his love for dappled light and the intimate charm of the French countryside. Our "Picnic in the Park" is a lovely example of Castelli’s ability to find poetic beauty in everyday life. Conjuring the warmth of a French summer afternoon, the work invites the viewer to step into this peaceful, bygone world.

Born in the Piedmont region of Italy, Castelli came to live in Paris with his parents in 1880. He returned to Italy to study at the Free Academy of Rome and subsequently studied under the painters Jules Adler and Léon Bellemont in France. He frequently returned to Italy for numerous artistic commissions.

Castelli was celebrated as a Painter of Mountains and was a founding member of the Society of Mountain Painters, but his versatility extended far beyond the Alps. In 1925 , he received a vermeil medal from King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy , and the city of Domodossola purchased two of his paintings for its museum. The city of Paris awarded him a silver medal at the Salon Violet exhibition in 1938.

He was an officer of the Academy and in 1948, one of his paintings was admitted to the Louvre Museum.

Castelli was a regular exhibitor at the Salon des Artistes Français and the Salon des Indépendants, where he was lauded for his sensitive handling of landscape and atmosphere. His work is characterised by a "plein-air" freshness, influenced by the Impressionist legacy.

Our oil on paper mounted on to board is signed at the lower left and bears the artist's stamp to the verso. Measuring 22.5 x 32 cm, the overall size in a hand carved stripped period frame is 35 x 45 cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Skippings Fine Arts has dated this French Post Impressionist Painting to the 1930s.

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SA1191597
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Description
Capturing a moment of summertime leisure, this evocative oil painting by Clement Castelli (1870–1959) showcases his love for dappled light and the intimate charm of the French countryside.
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Our "Picnic in the Park" is a lovely example of Castelli’s ability to find poetic beauty in everyday life.
Skippings Fine Arts

Conjuring the warmth of a French summer afternoon, the work invites the viewer to step into this peaceful, bygone world.

fig 1. A French post-impressionist oil painting on board depicting a park landscape with figures seated beneath a shaded tree beside a winding dirt path.
fig 1. A Picnic in the Parc in Summer, Ca 1930, French Post Impressionist Plein Air Oil on Board

Born in the Piedmont region of Italy, Castelli came to live in Paris with his parents in 1880. He returned to Italy to study at the Free Academy of Rome and subsequently studied under the painters Jules Adler and Léon Bellemont in France. He frequently returned to Italy for numerous artistic commissions.

fig 2. A French post-impressionist oil painting on board depicting a park landscape with figures seated beneath a shaded tree beside a winding dirt path.
fig 2. A Picnic in the Parc in Summer, Ca 1930, French Post Impressionist Plein Air Oil on Board

Castelli was celebrated as a Painter of Mountains and was a founding member of the Society of Mountain Painters, but his versatility extended far beyond the Alps. In 1925 , he received a vermeil medal from King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy , and the city of Domodossola purchased two of his paintings for its museum. The city of Paris awarded him a silver medal at the Salon Violet exhibition in 1938.

fig 3. A French post-impressionist oil painting on board depicting a park landscape with figures seated beneath a shaded tree beside a winding dirt path.
fig 3. A Picnic in the Parc in Summer, Ca 1930, French Post Impressionist Plein Air Oil on Board

He was an officer of the Academy and in 1948, one of his paintings was admitted to the Louvre Museum.

Castelli was a regular exhibitor at the Salon des Artistes Français and the Salon des Indépendants, where he was lauded for his sensitive handling of landscape and atmosphere. His work is characterised by a "plein-air" freshness, influenced by the Impressionist legacy.

fig 4. A French post-impressionist oil painting on board depicting a park landscape with figures seated beneath a shaded tree beside a winding dirt path.
fig 4. A Picnic in the Parc in Summer, Ca 1930, French Post Impressionist Plein Air Oil on Board

Our oil on paper mounted on to board is signed at the lower left and bears the artist's stamp to the verso. Measuring 22.5 x 32 cm, the overall size in a hand carved stripped period frame is 35 x 45 cm.

Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Skippings Fine Arts has dated this French Post Impressionist Painting to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1191597
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A French post-impressionist oil painting on board depicting a park landscape with figures seated beneath a shaded tree beside a winding dirt path.
A Picnic in the Parc in summer, ca 1930, French post impressionist plein air oil on board
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French Post-Impressionist plein air painting involves executing artwork outdoors directly from the subject, focusing on natural light, atmosphere, and simplified forms. Artists during this movement favoured expressive brushstrokes, structured compositions, and emotive colour palettes rather than strict photographic realism.

During the early 20th century, artists frequently painted on rigid supports such as wood panels, millboard, or fiberboard coated with a gesso primer. Oil paints were formulated with natural pigments bound in linseed or walnut oil, producing a thick impasto that retained brush marks.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit age-appropriate oxidisation on the substrate, natural surface craquelure, and period-correct artist signatures or inscriptions. Examining the reverse of the board for labels, stamp marks, and historic wood tone provides evidence of age.

Landscape artwork can be mounted in a simple wood frame to anchor modern minimalist rooms or paired with gilt moulding for classic schemes. Placing the piece above a console, sideboard, or integrated into a gallery wall adds texture and depth.

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