Tristano Marchi (1936) - Vecchietto
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Vecchietto is an oil portrait in half‑bust format by Tristano Marchi (1936), Italy, 1960–1970, Realism, with a solid wooden frame, dimensions 30 cm high by 24 cm wide, weight 2 kg; original edition and hand-signed.
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The work is a half-length portrait depicting an elderly man, probably a farmer or a fisherman, characterized by white beard and mustache, a sunken face, and an intense gaze full of experience and melancholy. He wears a wide-brimmed straw hat, a red scarf tied around his neck, and a blue shirt, elements that evoke a rural or Mediterranean imagery.
The painting is created with a technique of visible brushstrokes, energetic yet controlled, typical of expressive figuration. The face is the emotional focal point of the painting:
The incarnations are built with overlays of warm and cool tones (ochre, pinkish, violet), wrinkles are not simply described but become painterly marks that tell the story of time and life's fatigue.
The background is treated in a synthetic and neutral manner, with gray-blue patches that isolate the figure and emphasize its plastic presence. The light is soft, diffuse, and helps to give volume and depth to the face without excessive dramatic effects.
The frame in solid wood, simple yet sturdy, complements the subject well and enhances the traditional and authentic character of the work.
The work is a half-length portrait depicting an elderly man, probably a farmer or a fisherman, characterized by white beard and mustache, a sunken face, and an intense gaze full of experience and melancholy. He wears a wide-brimmed straw hat, a red scarf tied around his neck, and a blue shirt, elements that evoke a rural or Mediterranean imagery.
The painting is created with a technique of visible brushstrokes, energetic yet controlled, typical of expressive figuration. The face is the emotional focal point of the painting:
The incarnations are built with overlays of warm and cool tones (ochre, pinkish, violet), wrinkles are not simply described but become painterly marks that tell the story of time and life's fatigue.
The background is treated in a synthetic and neutral manner, with gray-blue patches that isolate the figure and emphasize its plastic presence. The light is soft, diffuse, and helps to give volume and depth to the face without excessive dramatic effects.
The frame in solid wood, simple yet sturdy, complements the subject well and enhances the traditional and authentic character of the work.
Details
Artist
Tristano Marchi (1936)
Sold with frame
Yes
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Vecchietto
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Italy
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
30 cm
Width
24 cm
Weight
2 kg
Depiction/Theme
Portrait
Style
Realism
Period
1960-1970
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