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Barbara Castrucci
"The Madonna after Raphael" Realism, Figurative Art, Italian artist, Realist

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This Madonna is done after "the style of Raphael". It is known as "The Small Cowper Madonna". Barbara Castrucci began her training as a realist painter at 17 years old in the studio of portraitist Rebecca Harp in Florence then in Marc Dalessio’s private school. While studying portrait and still life in the naturalistic tradition of the 19th Century British School,Barbara reproduced many of the works of the Great Masters of the past including Caravaggio,Raphael,the Flemish and Spanish 17th Century Masters. Following the allure of the realistic tradition of portrait painting,the artist became a portraitist working mainly on commission.Her works rest in private collections in Florence and abroad.She is also know for her still life paintings. Handmade frame from Italy.
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    Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Width: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Houston, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU140526986042

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