{"product_id":"the-arno-at-florence-signed-italian-landscape-w-botanical-countryside-river-life-by-mary-plaisted-c-1949","title":"“The Arno at Florence” - Signed Italian Landscape w\/ Botanical Countryside \u0026 River Life by Mary Plaisted, c.1949","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mary Plaisted\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Mary Plaisted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United States\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oil On Canvas, Gilt Wood Frame\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003ePeriod Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Post-Impressionist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eDate of Manufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e 1940’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original Vintage Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eNumber of Items:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eID Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pro 110\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e27.50\"H x 37.25\"W x 1.75\"D\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eDescription: \u003c\/b\u003eA richly detailed and expressive landscape titled \u003cem\u003e“The Arno at \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlorence,”\u003c\/em\u003e this signed work by Mary Plaisted captures the charm and rhythm of post-war Italy through a distinctly Post-Impressionist lens. Painted in 1949, the composition unfolds with a narrative quality—featuring terraced botanical countryside, architectural landmarks, and lively river scenes populated with figures at work and leisure. Plaisted’s use of textured brushwork and delicate pointillist application brings depth and movement, giving the piece a timeless, almost storybook-like presence. The warm palette and layered composition evoke the romantic atmosphere of Florence, making it both visually engaging and historically evocative. Housed in a gilt wood frame, this painting would serve beautifully as a focal point in a refined, collected interior. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Historical Fact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFollowing World War II, many American and British artists traveled throughout Europe—particularly Italy—capturing historic cities like Florence as part of a renewed cultural exchange and artistic rediscovery. Florence, with its Renaissance heritage and scenic Arno River, became a favorite subject for painters seeking both architectural beauty and everyday life along its banks. Works like this reflect a moment in time when travel, art, and storytelling converged, preserving the essence of European life in the late 1940s.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vintage Supply","offers":[{"title":"Oil On Canvas \/ Green \/ Post-Impressionist","offer_id":45049624592584,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/1272\/3144\/files\/Foto4-8-26_82802am.1..jpg?v=1775683721","url":"https:\/\/vintagesupplystore.com\/products\/the-arno-at-florence-signed-italian-landscape-w-botanical-countryside-river-life-by-mary-plaisted-c-1949","provider":"Vintage Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}