1940s Still Life by Louise E. Marianetti (American, 1916-2009)

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Louise E. Marianetti, was a talented painter known for her egg tempera, oils, pastels and drawings. After her professional art … Read more Louise E. Marianetti, was a talented painter known for her egg tempera, oils, pastels and drawings. After her professional art training she enjoyed a long and productive career painting and exhibiting her work. The artist garnered critical reviews from the Providence Journal, New York Times, Boston Globe, Christian Science Monitor, Boston Herald and Fort Worth Star. She is listed in Who Was Who in American Art.

Upon her return to Rhode Island in the early 40’s Marianetti began to build her career, reconnecting with RISD colleagues, joining the Providence Art Club, and regularly exhibiting. By the end of the decade, in 1949, she had assembled an important body of work for a show at the Vose Gallery that then traveled to the Newport Art Museum and Columbia University.

Marianetti is distinguished for her exacting technique and refinement of the egg tempera medium. Her realistic approach transcends to a worldly realm that leaves viewers with the impression of a super real or magical mysticism. Leaving egg tempera behind in later artistic life, Marianetti showed her versatility and command of the pastel medium establishing a strong collector base and exhibiting frequently. She showed in numerous group and one person exhibits throughout her lifetime.

Provenance: Collection of the Newport Art Museum. See less