Giuseppe Zais (Forno di Canale 1709 - Treviso 1784) - Landscapes with washerwomen. 41 x 56 cm without frame, 49.5 x 64.5 cm with frame. Oil on canvas, in carved and gilded wooden frame. - The painting is accompanied by a critical text by Prof. Ugo Ruggieri. Condition report: Lined canvas. Good state of preservation of the painted surface. Giuseppe Zais (1709–1781) was one of the most celebrated Venetian landscape painters, known for his depictions of bucolic scenes featuring stylized figures of shepherds, flocks, and washerwomen, set in an idyllic rural landscape inspired by the Venetian countryside. He trained in Venice, where he was able to observe the works of his illustrious predecessor Marco Ricci, from whom he drew evident inspiration, and was a contemporary of Francesco Zuccarelli, from whom he derived that grace that characterizes his most refined works. Zais's style distinguished itself by a more authentically rural depiction of the Arcadian landscape compared to that of his contemporaries: his compositions, although of Rococo inspiration, are pervaded by a different sense of realism, given by the use of more marked and brown tones and by a material and pasty application of color. - All shipments within the EU are free and professionally packed. - Each item is sold with a certificate of authenticity with legal validity. - Further details on the condition report are available upon request. - Viezzi Arte guarantees quality and professionalism at competitive prices, contact us at info@viezziarte.it or via WhatsApp at +39 3402841279. *Message to non-Italian buyers: Please note that this work has not yet obtained the export license from Italy from the Superintendency of Cultural Heritage. This document certifies that the work is not part of Italian cultural heritage. Normally, the release times for the certifications are 40 days from the appointment date. The new legislation in force from 2021 provides, for amounts declared less than €13,500, shorter times at the discretion of the committee of experts. All costs of this operation are included.