Primo Carena, Still Life, Oil Painting, Framed

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Oil on canvas. Signed and dated at lower right.Pavia painter Primo Carena devoted much of his production to still lifes, … Read more Oil on canvas. Signed and dated at lower right.Pavia painter Primo Carena devoted much of his production to still lifes, which refer to the theme of 'vanitas vanitatum,' wanting to express, with different nuances over the years, the melancholy of the transience of life.Pomegranates are often depicted: particularly in the 1980s, as in this painting, the fruits are immersed in a silent atmosphere with somber, almost metaphysical tones.The painting is presented in a frame. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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