Bottega di Pietro Longhi (1781-1785) - La dichiarazione d'amore

Workshop of Pietro Longhi (1701–1785) “The Declaration of Love,” oil on canvas, 71.5 × 49 cm unframed, 80 × 56 cm framed...An extraordinary 18th-century painting which, thanks to its exquisite execution, stands out sharply from the usual workshop replicas, suggesting that it was painted directly by the master Pietro Longhi. Since the original conception of this celebrated composition—known historically through Jean-Baptiste Flipart’s engraving—is considered lost, the superb quality of this canvas makes it a contender for the role of an autograph prototype or a precious version executed under Longhi’s direct personal supervision. The work shines with its masterful, virtuoso rendering of the silken reflections on the garments and its exceptionally fine psychological study of the faces, features typical and exclusive to the hand of the Venetian master. A work of exceptional historical and scholarly importance, destined for the most prestigious collections...The frame is offered as a gift; therefore, we do not accept claims, nor do we accept responsibility for any damage during shipping...We do not ship outside Europe.