The Allegory of Europe Oil on Canvas Italy XVIII Century

Features

Artist:  Anonimo

Artwork title:  Allegoria dell'Europa

Age:  18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Subject:  Allegorical/Mythological Subject

Artistic technique:  Painting

Technical specification:  Oil on Canvas

Description : Allegoria dell'Europa

Oil on canvas. It is a counterpart copy of the original attributed to Francesco Solimena (1657 -1747) and kept as a canvas of the same size in the Galleria Doria Pamphilj in Rome, and traditionally considered a preparatory sketch for a fresco. This copy, from the material analysis, can be dated to the mid-18th century. The allegory, inscribed in an oval, represents a seated female figure who with her left hand holds the model of an architectural building, helped by a putto, while with the other hand she indicates a crown and a tiara, resting on a base which bears the name Europa. Around her are other cherubs, different objects, and a horse. The painting shows signs of restoration and relining.

Product Condition:
Product in good condition, shows small signs of wear. We try to present the real state as fully as possible with photos. If some details are not clear from the photos, what is reported in the description will prevail.

Artwork dimensions (cm):
Height: 102,5
Width: 76,5
Depth: 2,5