This vibrant landscape captures the timeless charm of a Croatian hillside village, rendered in bold, expressive brushstrokes. At the heart of the composition rises the village church, its tall spire anchoring the scene. Surrounding it are clusters of terracotta-roofed homes, their warm hues set against the lush, rolling green hills of the Zagorje region of Croatia. The artist’s palette favors contrasts of bright ochres, deep greens, and luminous blues, creating a sense of both harmony and movement in the landscape. This wood Framed painting measures 20×28. The note preserved on the reverse reveals its role as a heartfelt gift, carrying with it the spirit of shared time and celebration in Krapina. Google Translation of the note (from Croatian). Dear Aunt Buba, may this painting remind you of the days spent in Hrvatsko and as a memory of the birthday celebrated there. Ino, Ivan, and Tea.
