Scuola lombarda (XVIII) - Ritratto del Conte Visconti di Modrone

Fascinating and rare Lombard noble portrait, depicting a member of the famous Visconti di Modrone counts, dated in the upper right corner 1782.

The gentleman is depicted in a half-length portrait, strictly dressed in the era's formal evening wear (crimson/red jacket with embroidered details and worked buttons, matching waistcoat, and a white lace cravat), while he holds a small book or notebook with elegant grace, symbolizing culture and erudition.

Historical and collecting details:

Dating: the painting year '1782' is clearly visible in the upper right corner.

Provenance: On the back of the frame is a precious period label with a handwritten inscription:

"Ritratto del Conte Visconti di Modrone – Prov. Villa della Brianza – Restaurato nel 1979 – Rintelato nel 1979".

Technique and Conservation: Oil painting on canvas. The work underwent a professional conservation restoration in 1979 with a re-lining intervention and replacement of the stretcher with tension wedges, ensuring structural stability for decades to come.

Frame: The work is enclosed in a solid and elegant period-style frame, in dark wood with gilded molding that enhances the figure.

Notes on condition:

Displays natural and captivating period craquelure consistent with the 1782 dating and minor conservation retouches dating to the 1979 restoration. Ready to be hung and displayed.

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Provenance: Private collection / Villa della Brianza (formerly Lombard noble collection).

Dimensions of the painting alone: 60 x 43 cm