Ferruccio Pizzanelli (1879-1950) - Ritratto di ufficiale

Important large-format oil painting on canvas, signed.
F. Pizzanelli in the bottom right. Next to the signature, the indication 'XVIII' appears in Roman numerals, likely referring to the department of the portrayed subject.
The artwork depicts a high-ranking officer of the Italian Army in full vintage uniform with epaulettes and decorations, set against a sober mountain landscape that adds depth to the composition and evokes the military context of the character.
The painting belongs to the tradition of official Italian portraiture of the early twentieth century, characterized by a solid academic approach: accurate facial representation, balanced modeling of the face, and attention to military clothing details. The presence of an original contemporary frame and significant dimensions give the work a strong decorative impact.

The Author

Ferruccio Pizzanelli is known and appreciated as a refined portraitist and figurative painter active in the first half of the 20th century, specializing in institutional and bourgeois portraits. His works were often created on private and official commissions, intended for representative and celebratory contexts. Today, he is a recognized artist in the collector's market, with works present in private collections and regularly offered at national and international auctions dedicated to 20th-century Italian figurative painting.

Technique
Oil on canvas

Company:
Signed at the bottom right: F. Pizzanelli
Present the handwritten indication 'XVIII' in Roman numerals.

Dating:
Undated opera; attributable to the 1930s–1940s based on style and iconography.

Measures:
1.00 m H × 80 cm L (with cornice)
80 cm H x 60 cm L (without frame)

Cornice
Original gilded wooden cornice, contemporary with the artwork.

Conditions:

Overall in good condition. Signs of age are normal and consistent with the work's age. The canvas is intact; the paint is stable; the frame is in good condition.

Shipping:
Professional packaging with tracked shipping.