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.Greetings fellow wine enthusiasts! As much as it pains me to do so, I must part with this exquisite painting of a Tuscan vineyard that has graced my dining room for the past six years. I'm relocating to a furnished corporate apartment and simply cannot take all my treasures with me. This oil painting measures 24" x 30" and captures the golden hour light across rolling hills covered with neat rows of grapevines. The artist has painted this scene with such skill and attention to detail that you can almost feel the warm Italian sun and smell the ripening grapes. The technique is traditional European style with careful attention to atmospheric perspective - the foreground vines are painted with sharp detail and rich color, while the distant hills fade into soft blues and purples. The color palette is absolutely gorgeous - warm golds and amber tones in the foreground, rich greens in the vine leaves, and that incredible Tuscan light that makes everything glow. There's a small stone farmhouse visible in the middle distance, and the artist has included just enough detail to make it feel authentic without overworking it. The sky is painted with loose, confident brushstrokes that capture the feeling of late afternoon clouds drifting across the sun. The brushwork throughout shows real understanding of how to use oil paint - smooth blending where needed, more visible strokes where texture was important. You can see individual brush marks in the foliage that suggest leaves without painting every single one. The painting is framed in a beautiful carved wooden frame with gold accents that really enhances the warm tones in the painting. The frame appears to be antique or at least made to look antique, with some appropriate aging that adds to the Old World charm. The canvas is in excellent condition - properly stretched, no sagging or warping, and the paint surface is stable with rich, saturated colors. I purchased this piece from a gallery in San Francisco that specializes in European-style landscapes, and the artist's signature indicates it was painted in 2018. The gallery owner told me the artist actually travels to Tuscany regularly to paint from life, and you can feel that authenticity in every brushstroke. This painting has been the perfect companion to wine tastings and dinner parties - it creates exactly the right atmosphere for enjoying good food and wine with friends. I'm asking $680, which includes the beautiful frame. This would be perfect for anyone who loves wine country, Italian culture, or just wants to bring a touch of Mediterranean warmth to their home.