European early 20C, 1928, Ant Wey, Antique Oil Painting, Alpine Landscape
ARTIST: European early 20th century, Ant WeyTITLE: Alpine LandscapeYEAR: 1928MEDIUM: Oil on canvasSIGNATURE: Lower rightART SIZE: 13x18 inches / 33x46 cmFRAME SIZE: UnframedCONDITION: Two small patches. Some nail holes along edges. Some paint losses (see pictures carefully). Some craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. The stretcher shows signs of termite damage.DESCRIPTION: Beautifully textured oil painting signed Ant Wey and dated 1929, depicting a panoramic view of snowcapped alpine peaks reflected in a tranquil lake. The artist skillfully uses fine brushwork and subtle impasto to capture the glow of evening light on rugged terrain, creating depth and realism with a painterly touch. The composition, likely influenced by early 20th-century European mountain art, combines naturalism with a romantic mood. The canvas is stretched on an aged wooden frame, showing typical wear consistent with its near-century age. A striking and atmospheric piece for lovers of mount