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Federico Mazzotta 'Italian, 1839-1897' a 19th Century Oil on Canvas Maiden & Cow

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Federico Mazzotta (Italian, 1839-1897) A fine Italian 19th century Oil on Canvas "A Maiden with her Calf", depicting a joyous peasant next to her calf, within an ornate floral carved giltwood and gesso frame. Signed: Mazzotta (Lower right). Circa: 1880-1890. Federico Mazzotta (Italian, 19th century): Born in Naples, Mazzotta mainly painted genre scenes. He began exhibiting in 1884 and has several works exhibited in museums such as the Wallraf-Richartz in Cologne and the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool. Mazzotta is one amonsgt several celebrated Italian genre painters of the nineteenth century whose works attempt to capture the timeless expression of the happiness of family life. His sympathetic observations of humble domestic interiors serve to celebrate the importance of simple, pure and joyous family values. Like his contemporaries Gaetano Chierici, Giovanni Battista Torriglia and Eugenio Zampighi, Mazzotta was keen to show that happiness was not dependent on material wealth, clearly portrayed through the cheerful healthy children delighting in simple yet joyous activities. Canvas height: 22 1/4 inches (56.5 cm) Canvas width: 15 1/4 inches (38.5 cm) Frame height: 33 3/4 inches (85.7 cm) Frame width: 26 inches (66 cm) Frame depth: 3 1/2 inches (8.9 cm) Lot 11109.
  • Creator:
    Federico Mazzotta (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.75 in (85.73 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
  • Style:
    Country (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Canvas,Gesso,Giltwood,Carved,Gilt,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880-1890
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Some in paint touch ups, slight discoloration. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. A really beautiful and very decorative painting. Overall condition is good. Under UV Light there is a small quarter-size touch-up on the right side of the maiden's head and can be viewed as a minor yellowish discoloration. Please view all images.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Ref.: A1920 1stDibs: LU1796214072691

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