This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the 19th Century and depicts a rustic scene with a ruined tower, arched gate and a country road where small figures and carts travel. The warm, aged palette and visible brushwork give the sky and stonework a softly worn texture that reads clearly across the surface. You can see areas of impasto and delicate scumbled passages that highlight the castle and surrounding trees. As a one-of-a-kind original, it brings a sense of history and patina that will stand out in any collection. 19th Century. The painting measures 21.5 × 18 cm (8.5 × 7.1 inches). If a frame is shown in the pictures, the frame is always included with the artwork :)