Giuseppe Canella, Landscape, 1800s, Oil on Canvas

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Oil on canvas. Accompanied by expertise from Professor Fernando Mazzocca.The painting belongs to a series of works by the Veronese … Read more Oil on canvas. Accompanied by expertise from Professor Fernando Mazzocca.The painting belongs to a series of works by the Veronese painter Giuseppe Canella set in Spain, following the artist's stay in that country between 1820 and 1823, which led him to stop in various cities Spanish, last Madrid where he attended court. from his travels around Europe, Canella brought back numerous drawings from which he took inspiration for the works subsequently reworked in his studio in Milan, often then presented at the Expositions of the Brera Academy. In this work the reference is to a dramatic period in the history of Spain, marked by the constitutional uprisings against King Ferdinand VII of Bourbon, which provoked French intervention in support of the monarchy against the rebels. In reality the historical event is almost a pretext for Canella to evoke the harshness and charm of the mountainous landscape, which acts as a monumental backdrop to the clash between the army and the rebels, small and almost indistinct figurines. The painting, in excellent condition, presents only very slight drops in colour, already restored. It is presented in a contemporary frame. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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