Giuseppe Barbaglia (1841-1910) - Ritratto Borghese
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Ritratto Borghese, an oil on canvas portrait by Giuseppe Barbaglia (1841–1910), dated 1898, in nineteenth‑century Italian Impressionism, Italy, sold with the original frame and signed by hand, with framed dimensions 90 × 72 cm (unframed 63.5 × 46 cm) and in good condition.
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Giuseppe Barbaglia
(Milan, October 10, 1841 – Santa Maria della Selva, Vedano al Lambro, March 23, 1910)
Nationality: Italian
Italian painter, representative of the Lombard Scapigliatura.
Student of Giuseppe Bertini at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts.
Specialized in portraits and genre scenes.
Winner of the Canonica Prize in 1872 with the work Fanciulle al bagno. Also the author of celebrated portraits (including Giuseppe Verdi and Giuseppe Garibaldi) and of works on religious subjects such as Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Title of the work
Male portrait
Date / Period
1898
Technique and support.
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
Artwork (unframed):
Height 63.5 cm × Width 46 cm
Framed artwork:
Height 90 cm × Width 72 cm
Overall depth (with frame):
8 cm
Attribution
Giuseppe Barbaglia – signed and dated by the artist
Signature / Registrations
Signed and dated bottom left in red:
G. Barbaglia, 1898
The signature features a distinctive 'G' intertwined with the 'B' of the surname, an element consistent with the artist's well-known autographs.
Origin
Italian private collection.
Documentation
No certificate or appraisal available at the moment.
Conditions
Good overall condition
Original canvas on an antique wooden frame, nailed.
Original, contemporaneous gilded wooden frame.
Natural present, patina of time
Superficially oxidized paint
Minor signs of wear consistent with the age of the work
No known structural restoration.
The frame visible in the photo is included as a courtesy and does not constitute an integral part of the artwork. Any damage to the frame will not be a valid reason for complaints or for canceling the order.
Historical and artistic notes
It is a significant example of Giuseppe Barbaglia's mature portraiture, produced during the period of the artist's full activity. The work reflects the academic approach learned at Brera combined with a psychological sensibility typical of Lombard Scapigliatura, evident in the subject's introspective rendering and the sober chromatic palette.
The presence of the original contemporaneous frame and the antique stretcher helps confirm the authenticity of the work and enhances its appeal to collectors and museums.
Giuseppe Barbaglia
(Milan, October 10, 1841 – Santa Maria della Selva, Vedano al Lambro, March 23, 1910)
Nationality: Italian
Italian painter, representative of the Lombard Scapigliatura.
Student of Giuseppe Bertini at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts.
Specialized in portraits and genre scenes.
Winner of the Canonica Prize in 1872 with the work Fanciulle al bagno. Also the author of celebrated portraits (including Giuseppe Verdi and Giuseppe Garibaldi) and of works on religious subjects such as Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Title of the work
Male portrait
Date / Period
1898
Technique and support.
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
Artwork (unframed):
Height 63.5 cm × Width 46 cm
Framed artwork:
Height 90 cm × Width 72 cm
Overall depth (with frame):
8 cm
Attribution
Giuseppe Barbaglia – signed and dated by the artist
Signature / Registrations
Signed and dated bottom left in red:
G. Barbaglia, 1898
The signature features a distinctive 'G' intertwined with the 'B' of the surname, an element consistent with the artist's well-known autographs.
Origin
Italian private collection.
Documentation
No certificate or appraisal available at the moment.
Conditions
Good overall condition
Original canvas on an antique wooden frame, nailed.
Original, contemporaneous gilded wooden frame.
Natural present, patina of time
Superficially oxidized paint
Minor signs of wear consistent with the age of the work
No known structural restoration.
The frame visible in the photo is included as a courtesy and does not constitute an integral part of the artwork. Any damage to the frame will not be a valid reason for complaints or for canceling the order.
Historical and artistic notes
It is a significant example of Giuseppe Barbaglia's mature portraiture, produced during the period of the artist's full activity. The work reflects the academic approach learned at Brera combined with a psychological sensibility typical of Lombard Scapigliatura, evident in the subject's introspective rendering and the sober chromatic palette.
The presence of the original contemporaneous frame and the antique stretcher helps confirm the authenticity of the work and enhances its appeal to collectors and museums.
Details
Artist
Giuseppe Barbaglia (1841-1910)
Sold with frame
Yes
Title of artwork
Ritratto Borghese
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Italy
Year
1898
Condition
Good condition
Height
90 cm
Width
72 cm
Depiction/Theme
Portrait
Style
Impressionism
Period
19th century
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