Italian school (XIX) - Madonna con Bambino
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Madonna con Bambino, a 19th-century mixed media artwork on textile from Italia, 45 x 38.5 cm, by Scuola italiana (XIX), signed, sold with frame.
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Description from the seller
Italian Manufacture, 19th century
“Madonna con Bambino”
Dimensions: 45 x 38.5 cm (30 x 24 cm)
Mixed technique on textile or fabric support: drawing/painting and polychrome embroidery with silk threads, with graphic and painterly interventions for the flesh tones and embroidery extensively used in the garments, hair, halos and ornamental details.
Subject and description
The work depicts the Virgin with the Child, portrayed in an intimate affectionate pose. Mary gently bows her head towards Jesus, while the Child, seated on her knees, brings his face close to the maternal one and rests a hand on the Virgin’s chest.
The composition recalls models of Marian devotion from the Renaissance, reinterpreted through a particularly refined artisanal technique. The faces, characterized by delicate chiaroscuro and accurate drawing, deliberately contrast with the greater materiality of the garments.
Particularly interesting is the use of embroidery: ultra-fine colored threads follow the drapery and construct the volumetric blue mantle of the Virgin, the red robe, the green-gold drapery of the Child and numerous details. The alternation between drawn surface and embroidered surface gives the image an almost three-dimensional quality.
Iconography
The setting derives from the tradition of Italian Renaissance Madonnas, subsequently widely echoed in 19th-century devotional art.
Historical-artistic considerations
In the 19th century, parallel to the rediscovery of medieval and Renaissance art, devotional works carried out with mixed techniques and applied arts enjoyed considerable success.
In this piece the most interesting aspect is precisely the attempt to transform embroidery into painting: the direction and density of the threads are varied to suggest drapery, shadows, hair and decorations. It is therefore not a simple decorated textile, but a work conceived as a true figurative embroidered image.
Condition report
From the photographs, the work appears in generally good conservation condition, considering the particular delicacy of the technique and the presumed age.
The embroidery retains good legibility and a still appreciable chromatic range, with natural variations and possible fading due to age. Slight alterations and superficial irregularities are visible, compatible with an ancient textile artifact. The support is not completely inspectable as the back is protected by a panel.
Given the nature of the work, it would be advisable to avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, humidity, and strong thermo-hygrometric variations.
Frame
The work is presented in a gilded wooden frame of historicist taste, with an inner carved band and repeated ornamental motifs. The frame shows normal signs of aging, small abrasions and wear of the gilding, and is well suited to the devotional character of the image.
*** Note on photographs
Some of the photographs accompanying this sheet were produced professionally using controlled artificial lighting, with the use of a studio spotlight, in order to ensure better readability of the work and allow for a more precise observation of the painted surface, figurative details and chroma.
The present frame is included as a courtesy
- Certificate of lawful origin and Expertise
- Insured shipping and electronic invoicing
Seller's Story
Magnolia Arte is a company that deals with the buying and selling of artworks. Each piece is carefully selected for its artistic quality and emotional impact. In fact, Magnolia Arte believes that every work of art is a piece of cultural history, useful for understanding our present. The economic value and investment are considered secondary aspects compared to artistic and historical-cultural value. Magnolia Arte is a reference point for the auction sale of ancient, modern, and contemporary art. Magnolia is a place of art. Art enthusiasts will find professionalism and expertise here.
Translated by Google TranslateItalian Manufacture, 19th century
“Madonna con Bambino”
Dimensions: 45 x 38.5 cm (30 x 24 cm)
Mixed technique on textile or fabric support: drawing/painting and polychrome embroidery with silk threads, with graphic and painterly interventions for the flesh tones and embroidery extensively used in the garments, hair, halos and ornamental details.
Subject and description
The work depicts the Virgin with the Child, portrayed in an intimate affectionate pose. Mary gently bows her head towards Jesus, while the Child, seated on her knees, brings his face close to the maternal one and rests a hand on the Virgin’s chest.
The composition recalls models of Marian devotion from the Renaissance, reinterpreted through a particularly refined artisanal technique. The faces, characterized by delicate chiaroscuro and accurate drawing, deliberately contrast with the greater materiality of the garments.
Particularly interesting is the use of embroidery: ultra-fine colored threads follow the drapery and construct the volumetric blue mantle of the Virgin, the red robe, the green-gold drapery of the Child and numerous details. The alternation between drawn surface and embroidered surface gives the image an almost three-dimensional quality.
Iconography
The setting derives from the tradition of Italian Renaissance Madonnas, subsequently widely echoed in 19th-century devotional art.
Historical-artistic considerations
In the 19th century, parallel to the rediscovery of medieval and Renaissance art, devotional works carried out with mixed techniques and applied arts enjoyed considerable success.
In this piece the most interesting aspect is precisely the attempt to transform embroidery into painting: the direction and density of the threads are varied to suggest drapery, shadows, hair and decorations. It is therefore not a simple decorated textile, but a work conceived as a true figurative embroidered image.
Condition report
From the photographs, the work appears in generally good conservation condition, considering the particular delicacy of the technique and the presumed age.
The embroidery retains good legibility and a still appreciable chromatic range, with natural variations and possible fading due to age. Slight alterations and superficial irregularities are visible, compatible with an ancient textile artifact. The support is not completely inspectable as the back is protected by a panel.
Given the nature of the work, it would be advisable to avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, humidity, and strong thermo-hygrometric variations.
Frame
The work is presented in a gilded wooden frame of historicist taste, with an inner carved band and repeated ornamental motifs. The frame shows normal signs of aging, small abrasions and wear of the gilding, and is well suited to the devotional character of the image.
*** Note on photographs
Some of the photographs accompanying this sheet were produced professionally using controlled artificial lighting, with the use of a studio spotlight, in order to ensure better readability of the work and allow for a more precise observation of the painted surface, figurative details and chroma.
The present frame is included as a courtesy
- Certificate of lawful origin and Expertise
- Insured shipping and electronic invoicing
Seller's Story
Magnolia Arte is a company that deals with the buying and selling of artworks. Each piece is carefully selected for its artistic quality and emotional impact. In fact, Magnolia Arte believes that every work of art is a piece of cultural history, useful for understanding our present. The economic value and investment are considered secondary aspects compared to artistic and historical-cultural value. Magnolia Arte is a reference point for the auction sale of ancient, modern, and contemporary art. Magnolia is a place of art. Art enthusiasts will find professionalism and expertise here.
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Artist
Italian school (XIX)
Sold with frame
Yes
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Gallery
Title of artwork
Madonna con Bambino
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
1800
Condition
Good condition
Height
45 cm
Width
38.5 cm
Period
19th century
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