Rubens Capaldo (1908-1998) - Nudo di Donna

Rubens Capaldo (1908-1987) – "Female Nude Seated" – Tempera on Canvas

This refined work with great expressive force is signed by Rubens Capaldo (Paris, 1908 – Naples, 1987), one of the most cultured, original, and international figures of Neapolitan painting in the twentieth century. Born in Paris but trained and established in Naples (where he was also esteemed as a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts), Capaldo masterfully fused the great Neapolitan figurative tradition with the French avant-gardes of the early century. His output is renowned for an extraordinary color sensitivity and a deep psychological investigation of the human figure, elements that make him a highly sought-after author among collectors of Italian twentieth-century art, also because he could express himself in a meticulous manner thanks to his initial activity as a ceramist.

The painting tackles one of the most iconic and joyful subjects of Capaldo’s production: the female nude. The figure is portrayed in a classic seated pose, characterized by pronounced volumetric and sculptural forms that recall the solidity of anatomical structure. Executed in tempera on canvas, the work stands out for a vibrant and creamy use of color. Capaldo lays down the painterly material with quick, juxtaposed strokes, creating a fascinating chromatic play in which warm flesh tones dialogue with cool shades, emerging from a dark and enveloping background. It is precisely this treatment of light that gives prominence and three-dimensionality to the body.

The work bears the artist’s autograph signature "Capaldo R." on the front. Artist: Rubens Capaldo (Paris, 1908 – Naples, 1987). Title of the Work: "Nudo" (Nudo femminile seduto) / "Nude" (Female Nude Seated). Technique: Tempera on canvas. Period: 20th Century. School: Neapolitan Avant-Garde Painting of the Twentieth Century. Signature: Autograph on the front.

The work is presented in good overall conservation condition, preserving the brilliance and intensity of the original pictorial film. Being a period painting, the surface shows some small and physiological signs of time, as carefully highlighted in the detailed photographic appendix. This patina attests to its authenticity and historicity. Note for bidders: Please carefully review the rich attached photo gallery, which constitutes an integral part of the description of the current state of the lot. No frame.

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