Lionel Aggett British, 1938-2009
San Gimignano, Tuscany
Pastel
48 x 64 cms / 19 x 25¼ inches
Signed 'L. Aggett' (lower left)
Description
This elevated view of San Gimignano reflects Aggett’s long engagement with the Tuscan countryside. The composition is carefully constructed, guiding the eye through vineyards and cypress trees towards the town’s distinctive skyline. Built through successive oil layers, the painting balances tonal harmony with clear draughtsmanship, revealing Aggett’s commitment to classical landscape principles informed by direct observation.