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Michele Gordigiani
Portrait of a Man - Oil on Canvas by M. Gordigiani - Mid 19th Century

Mid 19th Century

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Portrait of a Man is an original modern artwork realized by the Italian painter Michele Gordigiani in the second half of the XIX Century. Original oil on canvas. Little tear of the canvas on the right of the figure; on the back two small patches for restoration, near the tear. A gilded frame is included. Authentication is present on the back by painter’s son, Eduardo Gordigiani Fine quality and elegant portrait depicting a male figure watching the observer. The work has been realized by the florentine artist and painter Michele Gordigiani (Florence, 1835 - Florence, 1909). He dealt with the genre scenes and historical-mythological framework, the young artist always devotes himself more frequently to portraits, a genre that will bring him fame in Italy and worldwide. At the Academy's Annual Exhibition, in 1854, he presented two male portraits, still tied to academic schemes. Since 1855, he frequented the Caffè Michelangiolo with his brother Anatolio, a place where artists who will give life to the Macchiaioli movement, to which he adheres with conviction to new artistic research. Here he becomes friends with Giovanni Fattori, Telemaco Signorini, Diego Martelli, Cristiano Banti and in particular with Angiolo Tricca, becoming one of the animators of the group of innovators, which often meets in his studio.
  • Creator:
    Michele Gordigiani (1835 - 1909, Italian)
  • Creation Year:
    Mid 19th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.38 in (67 cm)Width: 21.66 in (55 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
  • Gallery Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: M-1057301stDibs: LU65035910072
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