Early 19th Century Gouache Landscape, Grand Palace with Swans on a Lake, Italian School

A charming early 19th century view of a vast Baroque-style palace, seen across a park with a lake. The building is shown in fine detail, with three pedimented towers, a small central dome, statues along the roofline and a long arcade running off to the left. In the foreground, three swans on the water beneath a large tree on the left and an autumn-coloured tree on the right, and low hills fade into a hazy sky.

The paint is opaque and matte with raised, softly modelled clouds, consistent with gouache (bodycolour) on card. The architectural detail suggests it may have been painted after an engraving of a grand palace or architectural project. The building has not been identified, and it may be an idealised or unexecuted design. It is sold as an unidentified view, and any further research is left to the buyer.

Acquired many years ago near Milan, and believed to be Italian School, circa 1800-1840.

Good overall condition for its age.

Size: 39.5 x 32.5 cm including the frame.

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