Franco Bencivenga (1953) - Bieta

A beautiful oil painting on panel depicting a Swiss chard by the painter Franco Bencivenga, who graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome in 1980. The artist plays with sharp contrasts (Caravaggesque in style) to define the volumes. The light seems to come from the right, striking the plant's white ribs. The white is never flat; it is modulated with shades of gray and touches of ochre/pale yellow to suggest the juiciness of the stem. The palette of greens is sophisticated, featuring deep forest greens that fade to sage green and almost white at the tips of the leaves. The painting comes with a certificate of authenticity from the artist. A frame will be provided free of charge. The painting measures 27 x 37 cm (10.6 x 14.7 in) without the frame. Careful packaging and prompt shipping are guaranteed.