Giovan Francesco Gonzaga (1921-2007) - Cavaliere orientale in battigia

Main features of the work

• Giovan Francesco Gonzaga (1921–2007) • 'Eastern Knight on the Shore' • Oil on canvas • 60×40 cm, 80×60 cm with frame • Signed at the bottom right. Signature and title on the back • Direct provenance from the artist's studio in Milan, as indicated by the artist on the back.

Opera belonging to the Italian 20th-century figurative realism movement.
Style: Realism

The work depicts an Eastern knight on horseback, standing still on the seashore, with the red cloak standing out in the golden light of sunset. The color is applied richly, creating a suggestive play of reflections on the water and wet sand. The subject, one of the most iconic and sought-after in Gonzaga's production, combines expressive strength, formal elegance, and great narrative intensity, making the canvas particularly captivating and immediately collectible.

Giovan Francesco Gonzaga's painting is part of the figurative realism of twentieth-century Italy and is connected to the tradition of artists such as Aligi Sassu and Pietro Annigoni, who maintained the centrality of the figure and visual narrative. The horse, a recurring theme in his work, is treated with confident brushstrokes, dynamism, and vibrant colors. His paintings are recognizable, communicative, and have a strong emotional impact, even for those without art knowledge.

Certificate of authenticity on a photograph issued by the artist, with photographic documentation depicting the Master next to the work, which will be delivered with the painting. The work is signed and titled on the back by the artist.

Giovan Francesco Gonzaga was born in Milan in 1921 and was one of the leading figures of Italian figurative painting in the late twentieth century. His experience in the Savoy Cavalry Regiment during World War II shaped his poetics, which focused on horses, soldiers, and heroic figures, which over time became recognizable and highly sought-after by the market. His works are held in prestigious Italian and international museums, including Los Angeles, Tel Aviv, and Rome.

The buyer will receive the artwork in carefully packed and sturdy packaging. Very fast shipping. Free pickup available in Monza/Milan.