Giuseppe De Nittis (1846–1884) - Controluce

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Controluce, an oil painting by Giuseppe De Nittis from the 19th century, Italy, signed and sold with a frame.

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Measurements: 52.2 cm x 73.2 cm without a frame.
Measurements: 82 cm x 100 cm with frame (free gift).
Oil on canvas titled 'Controluce,' signed bottom left G. De Nittis.
From a private collection.
It presents in good preservation condition, with the original canvas and frame.
Based on a thorough technical analysis conducted on the Wood lamp and the use of specific solvents, the work was found to be intact in every part.


This important work by Maestro De Nttis participated in the most comprehensive exhibition ever held in Italy on Impressionism, which took place at the Palace of Culture in Catania.
We attach the catalog photo that will accompany the painting.

In addition to this very important exhibition, the painting has been carefully studied and analyzed by the most authoritative living expert on Giuseppe De Nittis, Christine Farese Sperken, whose opinion we are attaching.

We also attach the critique sheet of Mariantonietta Picone Petrusa, the art history professor at the University of Federico II of Naples.

Finally, a detailed written relationship by Giuliano Briganti, the greatest art historian ever, about Giuseppe De Nittis.

Insured and traceable shipping.

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Measurements: 52.2 cm x 73.2 cm without a frame.
Measurements: 82 cm x 100 cm with frame (free gift).
Oil on canvas titled 'Controluce,' signed bottom left G. De Nittis.
From a private collection.
It presents in good preservation condition, with the original canvas and frame.
Based on a thorough technical analysis conducted on the Wood lamp and the use of specific solvents, the work was found to be intact in every part.


This important work by Maestro De Nttis participated in the most comprehensive exhibition ever held in Italy on Impressionism, which took place at the Palace of Culture in Catania.
We attach the catalog photo that will accompany the painting.

In addition to this very important exhibition, the painting has been carefully studied and analyzed by the most authoritative living expert on Giuseppe De Nittis, Christine Farese Sperken, whose opinion we are attaching.

We also attach the critique sheet of Mariantonietta Picone Petrusa, the art history professor at the University of Federico II of Naples.

Finally, a detailed written relationship by Giuliano Briganti, the greatest art historian ever, about Giuseppe De Nittis.

Insured and traceable shipping.

museum packaging





Details

Artist
Giuseppe De Nittis (1846–1884)
Sold with frame
Yes
Title of artwork
Controluce
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of Origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition
Height
100 cm
Width
82 cm
Period
19th century
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Objects sold
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