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IN THE STYLE OF PIROSMANI GEORGIAN OIL ON BOARD PAINTING - Executed in the iconic primitivist aesthetic associated with the Georgian master Nikoloz Pirosmanashvili, this 1909 oil on board depicts a carriage and white horse set against a somber, nocturnal landscape. While the work shares the flat perspective, stark tonal contrasts, and folk-inspired subject matter characteristic of the artist's famous works on oilcloth, it bears a distinct ”HT” monogram in the lower right corner alongside the date. This monogram suggests the hand of a contemporary follower or a regional artist working within the vernacular tradition of the Tbilisi school during Pirosmani's lifetime. The use of a dense, dark ground and simplified figuration serves as a significant example of early 20th-century Eastern European outsider art. nikoloz pirosmanashvili style, georgian folk art, antique primitivist painting, 1909 oil on panel, eastern european carriage art, naive equestrian scene, tbilisi school painting, antique monogrammed artwork, regional georgian art, early 20th century outsider art. Dimensions 4 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition The unframed painting on board shows noticeable surface wear, darkened varnish, and edge abrasions consistent with its age, featuring a rudimentary wire hanger affixed through two drilled holes at the top.