Sergio Cecchi, Navy Blue Scene, Oil on Canvas, 1960s

This painting by Sergio Cecchi reflects the artist’s signature post-impressionist style with its evocative atmosphere, subtle use of light, and moody color palette. Cecchi often emphasized landscapes or urban scenes with a focus on light and reflections, and this work seems to depict an abstracted or softened harbor or cityscape at twilight. The use of deep blues and lighter, almost misty, hues creates a sense of dusk or early dawn, where the natural and artificial light merge. The reflective quality on the water and the blurring of forms suggest Cecchi's interest in capturing fleeting moments, an impressionistic hallmark, yet with more modernist abstraction. The contrast of the warm light in the center with the darker tones around it draws the viewer's eye, creating a focal point while keeping much of the scene mysterious and open to interpretation. This piece is likely an example of Cecchi's Geneva period, where he explored both urban and natural landscapes, using color and light to evoke a sense of place without strict realism. His ability to create depth and mood through broad brushstrokes and a muted palette is a testament to his mastery of atmosphere and abstraction. Oil on canvas sold with frame Total size with frame: 40x64 cm