P. Valeriani (XIX), After Ceruti - Contadina
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Contadina, a 19th‑century oil painting from Italy in the Realism style by P. Valeriani (XIX) after Ceruti, a portrait of a seated peasant woman, signed and in good condition, measuring 46 cm high by 36 cm wide (weight 3580 g; framed size 60 cm x 50 cm x 4.5 cm with the frame provided free of charge upon purchase).
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This evocative 19th-century oil painting depicts a seated peasant woman, a classic subject of the Italian School.
The figure is shown in traditional rural attire, featuring a voluminous white head covering and shawl that draws focus to her weathered, expressive face. She holds a long wooden staff in one hand and rests a woven basket in her lap, suggesting a life of labor and travel.
The background features a soft, atmospheric landscape with a prominent, gnarled tree trunk framing the subject. The artist uses a warm, earthy palette and textured brushwork to emphasize the humble dignity of the figure. Similar themes of Italian "folk types" were popularized by artists such as Edgar Degas and Thomas Faed during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The painting exhibits some visible surface cracking (craquelure) in the paint layer, consistent with age.
The painting is framed with a high quality period gilt frame in the French Empire style, with gilt gesso decorative motives with minor losses (see photos). Please note that the painting is sold without the frame, which will be provided free of charge as a gift upon purchase.
Dimensions: 44,5cm x 34,5cm.
Framed: 60cm x 50cm x 4,5cm.
Weight: 3580 gr.
This evocative 19th-century oil painting depicts a seated peasant woman, a classic subject of the Italian School.
The figure is shown in traditional rural attire, featuring a voluminous white head covering and shawl that draws focus to her weathered, expressive face. She holds a long wooden staff in one hand and rests a woven basket in her lap, suggesting a life of labor and travel.
The background features a soft, atmospheric landscape with a prominent, gnarled tree trunk framing the subject. The artist uses a warm, earthy palette and textured brushwork to emphasize the humble dignity of the figure. Similar themes of Italian "folk types" were popularized by artists such as Edgar Degas and Thomas Faed during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The painting exhibits some visible surface cracking (craquelure) in the paint layer, consistent with age.
The painting is framed with a high quality period gilt frame in the French Empire style, with gilt gesso decorative motives with minor losses (see photos). Please note that the painting is sold without the frame, which will be provided free of charge as a gift upon purchase.
Dimensions: 44,5cm x 34,5cm.
Framed: 60cm x 50cm x 4,5cm.
Weight: 3580 gr.
Details
Artist
P. Valeriani (XIX), After Ceruti
Sold with frame
No
Title of artwork
Contadina
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition
Height
46 cm
Width
36 cm
Weight
3580 g
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Realism
Period
19th century
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