Cesare Monti (1891-1959) - Allo specchio

Artist Cesare Monti (Brescia, 1891 – Bellano, 1959):
Dimensions of the panel: 30 x 40 cm
With frame: 53 x 43 cm
Subject: The work portrays a young woman seen in profile, with dark hair tied in a ponytail and bangs, gazing into a small oval table mirror she holds in her hand. The pose recalls the classical theme of vanitas and introspection.
Technique and Style: It is an oil on panel (about 30x40 cm) characterized by a dense, expressive, and tactile brushwork. The application of color reveals the hand of an artist with solid twentieth-century figurative training.
Chromatism and Atmosphere: The composition plays on a strong color contrast: the warm, luminous tones of the flesh (face and arms) emerge forcefully against the cool, deep dominance of cobalt blue and midnight blue that define the background and the dress.
Frame: The frame is a refined element, probably contemporary with the work: a composite profile in gilded wood, characterized by rich relief decoration with acanthus leaf motifs and scrolls, which gives the object an important and classical character, suitable for framing portraits and still lifes for which Monti was appreciated.
On the back, the wooden supporting structure is visible. The central panel, which constitutes the original panel on which the work is painted (a typical support also used by Monti for his smaller works and sketches), presents a superficial yellow-ochre or mustard coloration.
The yellow surface shows signs of time, such as light scratches and the accumulation of dust, testimony to the historical authenticity of the object.
Overall, the back presents in original and intact conditions, providing valuable indications about the materiality of the work and its conservation history. It is the material evidence that connects the painting to its author, Cesare Monti, and the historical period in which it was created.

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N.B.
"The frame visible in the photo is included as a gift and is not an integral part of the work. Any damages to the frame will not be valid grounds for claims or order cancellations."