Scuola Italiana del XVII Secolo - Testa di carattere
\Artist: Scuola Italiana del XVII Secolo
Technique: Oil on canvas\Signature: Not signed\Dimensions: 53_46_5_cm
Antique painting, oil on canvas, XVII century, depicting a “Testa di carattere”. Suggestive painting that depicts the study of a manly face, depicted in the foreground, with a characterization of the face features done with great expressive force. It is a so-called 'character head', a sort of portrait, usually made against a dark background to make the contrasts of light even more effective, making the psychological aspect and the emotional rendering standing out as much as possible. The stylistic and compositional features hint to the attribution to an Italian school artist, active during the first half of the 17th century. In overall good condition, considering its age, in patina. There are some scattered restorations and some light peeling of the painting surface, but nothing truly relevant. There are no conservation issues and the original canvas is supported by a recent re-lining that does not seem to require any intervention. It is visible a fine craquelure consistent with the painting’s age. It looks like the stretcher was replaced when the painting was relined. With a beautiful frame from a later period, showing slight flaws and some missing parts. Canvas size: 39 x 32 cm. Frame size: 53 x 46 cm. With photographic certificate of authenticity, in accordance with the current law. Shipping via insured express courier, packaged with the utmost care.
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\Artist: Scuola Italiana del XVII Secolo
Technique: Oil on canvas\Signature: Not signed\Dimensions: 53_46_5_cm
Antique painting, oil on canvas, XVII century, depicting a “Testa di carattere”. Suggestive painting that depicts the study of a manly face, depicted in the foreground, with a characterization of the face features done with great expressive force. It is a so-called 'character head', a sort of portrait, usually made against a dark background to make the contrasts of light even more effective, making the psychological aspect and the emotional rendering standing out as much as possible. The stylistic and compositional features hint to the attribution to an Italian school artist, active during the first half of the 17th century. In overall good condition, considering its age, in patina. There are some scattered restorations and some light peeling of the painting surface, but nothing truly relevant. There are no conservation issues and the original canvas is supported by a recent re-lining that does not seem to require any intervention. It is visible a fine craquelure consistent with the painting’s age. It looks like the stretcher was replaced when the painting was relined. With a beautiful frame from a later period, showing slight flaws and some missing parts. Canvas size: 39 x 32 cm. Frame size: 53 x 46 cm. With photographic certificate of authenticity, in accordance with the current law. Shipping via insured express courier, packaged with the utmost care.
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