Condition: Frame chipped on top right
Height: 11.5″ (28.75cm)
Width: 15″ (37.5cm)
Year Manufactured: 1950
This charming piece is a Kovacs Antal Antique Framed Watercolor Landscape from around 1950, featuring a peaceful sunset scene with a rowboat…
Condition: Frame chipped on top right
Height: 11.5″ (28.75cm)
Width: 15″ (37.5cm)
Year Manufactured: 1950
This charming piece is a Kovacs Antal Antique Framed Watercolor Landscape from around 1950, featuring a peaceful sunset scene with a rowboat gliding across calm waters. The delicate brushwork captures the essence of a quiet evening on the lake, with warm hues of orange, pink, and gold filtering through the trees and reflecting on the water. Measuring about 11.5 inches tall and 15 inches wide, this painting comes in a richly detailed wooden frame with an ornate gold-toned border, giving it a real sense of old-world class and warmth. What makes this piece even more special is its age—over 70 years old and still in near mint condition, which is pretty rare for watercolors since they tend to fade over the decades.
Kovacs Antal, while maybe not a household name, represents that classic mid-20th-century European artistry that’s become so collectible today. Paintings like these capture a nostalgic view of daily life and untouched landscapes, perfect for anyone who loves a touch of history in their home. The frames used during that time were usually handcrafted, full of character and intricate details that are hard to find in modern mass-produced items. Because these types of paintings weren’t always made in huge quantities, each surviving piece becomes a bit of a treasure for collectors or vintage lovers. If you love items with a story and can appreciate the quiet beauty of a well-crafted landscape scene, this Kovacs Antal watercolor is a lovely example of authentic 20th-century art, with timeless charm and a gentle touch of rarity.
