Vincenzo Giugliano (1969) - Tammorrara

Refined female portrait created by Vincenzo (Enzo) Giuliano, Italian painter active in the twentieth century, specialized in portraits and figure scenes with a strong intimist quality.
Depicting a young woman seated with a tammorra, the traditional percussion instrument typical of Neapolitan popular culture, symbol of music, celebration and tradition of Southern Italy.

The work, set in a domestic interior, unites portraiture and genre painting, conveying an intimate, warm, and narrative atmosphere. The female figure is captured in a natural and serene pose, wearing a dress in pink tones and a blue skirt, rendered with thick, textured brushwork, vibrant and full of movement.

The tammorra, a central iconographic element, is not just a musical object but a clear nod to Neapolitan folk tradition, giving the work a strong cultural and identity value. The background is built with warm, earthy color blocks, while on the right there is a wooden cabinet with a statuette under a glass dome, a detail that enriches the scene and reinforces its narrative character.

The painting technique is loose yet controlled, with particular attention to the rendering of the flesh tones, light, and volumes, giving the figure expressiveness, vitality, and stage presence.