Masaniello Luschi (1942-1995) - Venezia Nuova

Masaniello Luschi – Venezia Nuova, 1980 c.
Oil painting on masonite by Masaniello Luschi, titled Venezia Nuova.

The work depicts a view tied to the Rione Venezia of Livorno, with boats in the foreground and the city’s architecture in the background. The composition is dominated by the dark structures of the boats, rendered with a bold and immediate brushstroke, in contrast with the warm tones, ochre and orange-hued, of the buildings.

Technique: oil on masonite.
Year: 1980 c.
Dimensions: 70 × 50 cm.
Signature: signed bottom right.

Exhibitions: the work is linked to the exhibition “Masaniello Luschi – 35 paintings from a private collection,” held at Galleria d’Arte Goldoni in 2005, as reported in archival documentation.

Provenance/documentation: on the back there is a label from the Modern Art Gallery “Re di Quadri” of Livorno.

The painting is presented in a gilded wooden frame, with a wide light inner border, as visible in the photographs.

Condition: the work is in generally good condition, consistent with its age. The frame shows signs of time and use. On the back are visible the support, the mounting system, and the gallery label. The photographs are an integral part of the description and should be examined carefully to assess the conservation status of the work and the frame.

Shipping: the work will be shipped framed, with careful packing and adequate protection to ensure its safety during transport.