Ruggero Salvatore - Rona

My works in 1983: on-site paintings in the alleys of Rome
This is one of the works I painted directly in the alleys of Rome and then sold to tourists. It was 1981, and the more paintings I produced, the more I sold. I used masonite as the support, a material that allowed rapid drying of the color and that, because of its small size, was ideal for fitting conveniently into a suitcase.
As for the technique, the alleys of Rome were often captured in an impressionist or post‑impressionist style, using quick brushstrokes and vivid colors to capture the vibrant atmosphere and the authenticity of these streets. The small trattorias with their typical Roman dishes like carbonara, amatriciana, and abbacchio represented the essence of daily Roman life, a union of history, tradition, and conviviality that blended perfectly with the historic architecture and the warm colors of the alleys, creating a unique sensory experience for residents and visitors.