Franco Bencivenga (1953) - Limone appeso

Beautiful oil painting on canvas; a split lemon hanging from a rope by the painter Franco Bencivenga, who graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts of Rome in 1980. There is a beautiful play of reliefs and textures: the contrast between the rough surface of the rope, the moist sheen of the cut pulp, and the smooth surface of the leaf. In painting, the peeled or cut lemon is a classic element of still life, often symbolizing the transience of time, freshness but also the contrast between an attractive exterior and inner harshness. The suspension from a thread adds a sense of waiting or transience..... The painting is accompanied by an authentication certificate from the painter. The painting measures 25x35. Careful packaging and fast shipping are assured.