Rubens Capaldo (1908-1998) - Nudo di Donna

Rubens Capaldo (1908-1987) – "Feminine Nude Seated" – Tempera on Canvas

This refined work with great expressive force is signed by Rubens Capaldo (Paris, 1908 – Naples, 1987), one of the most cultured, original, and international figures of Neapolitan painting in the twentieth century. Born in Paris but trained and established in Naples (where he was also esteemed as a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts), Capaldo masterfully blended the rich Neapolitan figurative tradition with the French avant-gardes of the early century. His production is renowned for its extraordinary color sensibility and a profound psychological inquiry into the human figure, elements that make him a highly sought-after author among collectors of Italian twentieth-century art, also because he was able to express himself in a painstaking manner thanks to his early work as a ceramist.

The painting tackles one of Capaldo’s most iconic and joyful themes: the female nude. The figure is depicted in a classical seated pose, characterized by exaggerated and sculptural volumes that recall the solidity of anatomical form. Executed in tempera on canvas, the work stands out for its vibrant and velvety color use. Capaldo applies the painterly material with quick, juxtaposed strokes, creating a fascinating changing chromatic game in which the warm skin tones converse with cool shades, emerging from a dark, enveloping background. It is precisely this handling of light that gives emphasis and three-dimensionality to the body.

The autograph signature of the artist, "Capaldo R.", appears on the front. Artist: Rubens Capaldo (Paris, 1908 – Naples, 1987). Title of the Work: "Nudo" (Nude, seated). Technique: Tempera on canvas. Era: 20th Century. School: Neapolitan Avant-Garde Painting of the Twentieth Century. Signature: Autograph on the front.

The work is presented in good overall conservation state, preserving intact the brilliance and intensity of the original paint film. Being an antique painting, the surface shows some small and physiological signs of time, as carefully highlighted in the detailed photographic accompaniment. This patina attests to its authenticity and historicity. Note for bidders: Please carefully examine the rich attached photographic gallery, which constitutes an integral part of the description of the lot’s condition. It has no frame.

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