Daniela Romano (1947-2009) - Tango

Daniela Romano (Naples) – "The Passion of Tango" – Oil on Canvas – circa 1980

I present at auction a painting of extraordinary visual impact and emotional pathos, executed by the esteemed Neapolitan artist Daniela Romano. A painter endowed with a unique expressive sensibility, Romano has stood out in the Italian artistic scene for her ability to capture the essence of the human soul through movement and color.

This specific painting, datable to around 1975/80 (a golden period and a time of great ferment for the artist’s production), represents one of the lyrical peaks of her figurative output, merging technical mastery with a virtually theatrical narration of reality. The work vividly depicts a couple of dancers caught in the most intimate and overwhelming moment of a tango. The artist masterfully highlights the warmth of the bodies and the deep emotional connection of the couple. The man, in a dark and elegant suit, firmly yet abandoningly embraces the woman, who wears the distinctive and sensual red dress, the chromatic focal point of the entire composition.

The style is a modern dynamic figurative, guided by a palette rich in warm and intense colors, capable of accenting the passion, rhythm, and sensuality of the dance. The light slices through the scene, enhancing the silhouettes and allowing the background to merge into a suspended and suggestive atmosphere. The works of Daniela Romano from this fortunate historical period are highly sought after and rooted in private collections. For collectors and connoisseurs of figurative art of the mid-20th century, this lot represents an unmissable opportunity: on the current market, indeed, they are not easy to find in these splendid conservation conditions. The integrity of the painting material makes this canvas a safe investment of undeniable historical-artistic value.

Technical Sheet of the Lot
Artist: Daniela Romano (Naples)
Subject: Pair of tango dancers.
Technique: Oil on canvas.
Era: Circa 1975-1980.
Style: Dynamic Figurative / Modern Expressionism
Dimensions of the Work (Canvas only): 30 x 21 cm approximately.
Overall Frame Dimensions: 57 x 48 x 4 cm approximately.
Included in the lot as a gift (does not constitute part of the appraisal or commercial value of the artwork)

The painting presents itself in excellent original preservation state. The pictorial layer is solid, stable, vibrant, and shows no signs of premature aging, cracking, or pigment loss. The colors retain their original and vibrant intensity. The canvas is set within a good period frame that enhances its spatial separation. As is customary in the antique market, the frame is included as a complimentary accessory and does not affect the economic valuation of the canvas.

I guarantee logistics to the highest industry safety standards to ensure the artwork’s integrity: Packaging will be handled with utmost seriousness, using protective materials such as bubble wrap and other suitable elements to safeguard the piece from any impact or vibration during transit. The transport will be entrusted exclusively to a well-known international express courier with an active tracking code provided immediately at the time of departure. To ensure maximum peace of mind for the buyer, the shipment will travel with full-value insurance coverage on the entire awarded value of the painting.