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Raul Viviani1950s Divisionist Style Portrait of Nonna -- Oil Painting on BoardCirca 1950
Circa 1950
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Beautiful portrait of older woman, possibly a Nonna (Grandmother) with Gardenia by Raul (or Raoul) Viviani (Italian, 1883 - 1965), circa 1950. Lovely texture of dabs of paint of Divisionist style adds interest and depth. Painting originally signed lower left corner but board was cut down (signature preserved on original piece and adhered to verso-- see image). Condition: Good; professionally restored with old varnish removed and new UV-resistant, non-yellowing varnish applied. Image size: 20"H x 16"W. Framed with new gilt-toned wood/composite frame size: 24.25"H x 20.60"W.
The Divisionists (Van Goth being most notable) used a technique of placing small, distinct dots of color next to one another on the canvas, rather than mixing the colors on the palette. This created a more vibrant and dynamic effect, but also required a higher level of skill and precision. Viviani is known for his use of elements of divisionism in his portrait paintings.
Raul Viviani relocated from Florence to Milan as a teenager and in 1898, joined the Accademia di Brera. Mentored by Giuseppe Mentessi he frequented the school of Famiglia Artistica studying the nude. In 1900, still only 17 years old, he began producing works for the exhibition Famiglia Artistica where he was lauded by many critics for his strong, modern landscapes.
In 1902 he became secretary for the Famiglia Artistica and took great interest in the Divisionists movement. He made strong friendships with Emilio Longoni and Gaetano Previati among others. In 1912 he participated in the Venice Biennale, where he caught the attention of Camillo Boito who lavished praise for Viviani’s artistic independence and technical experimentation.
It was Boito, in fact who nominated Viviani for the Accademia d’onore di Brera. His success grew continually and Viviani participated in an increasing number of shows at home and abroad. He showed in Rome, Turin, Naples, Monaco, Paris, Brusells, Buenos Aires and Sao Paolo.
In 1926 he embarked on his career as a critic writing for ‘Roma’ and ‘Mezzogiorno’ and then became the director for the ‘Giornale dell’Arte’ in 1929. His opposition to fascism inspired him to write a series of attacks on the movement and eventually forced him to take voluntary exile.
In 1931 the president of Uruguay asked him to found the ‘l’Accademia di Belle Arti di Montevideo. In 1937 he returned to Milan continuing his artistic career but above all his role as a critic. This work was executed in the late 1920s and shows elements of the Divisionist style he so respected.
- Creator:Raul Viviani (1883 - 1965)
- Creation Year:Circa 1950
- Dimensions:Height: 24.25 in (61.6 cm)Width: 20.6 in (52.33 cm)Depth: 1.3 in (3.31 cm)
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- Condition:Professionally cleaned, old varnish removed, UV-resistant, non-yellowing varnish applied. Originally signed lower left corner, board previously cut down (signature preserved on original piece and adhered to verso). Minor chip bottom edge repaired.
- Gallery Location:Soquel, CA
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