Ancient Painting Capriccio Rome Fabris Oil on Canvas 18th Century Landscape

Description: Painting Antique Capriccio Rome Fabris Oil on Canvas 18 Century PaesaggioThe description of this item has been automatically translated. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Jacopo Fabris (Venice, 1689 - 1761) Architectural Capriccio with ancient classical ruins Oil on canvascm. 56 x 112 - with frame cm. 77 x 130 Expertise of the prof. Emilio Negro (Bologna) The work in question, well preserved and of which the related pendant is available (link), depicts a broad view with ruins of Roman antiquities assembled in such a way as to create an imaginative scenario, where there are more or less ruined constructions of various kinds such as arches and amphitheatres, colonnades, altars, statues, reliefs, fragments of cornices. The blue sky enlivened by the clouds and the presence of branches and plant elements well inserted among the archaeological remains add great charm to the views, illuminated by a golden light and enlivened by the presence of various picturesque characters arranged in small groups, who give rhythm to the composition by introducing a narrative element. We are faced with a work of high collectible level, executed around the mid-18th century by the painter of Venetian origins Jacopo Fabris (Venice, 1689 - Charlottenborg, 1761), reflecting both the stylistic point and the composite choices of his grandiose views of Rome, commissioned during his career by the patrician nobles of the major European courts. The attribution is confirmed by the technical characteristics, such as the luminous quality of the color and the vibrant rendering of the human figures, elements that easily compare this canvas to the series of Roman views happily grouped together in the painter's catalogue. Fabris' pictorial production is closely linked to his activity as a set designer and theater painter, creating numerous perspective views mostly inspired by characteristic Roman or Venetian views, almost always integrated with fantastic inserts. His views were collected by the European aristocracy during the ritual Grand Tour in Italy, appreciated and requested by wealthy foreign tourists who longed to possess upon their return to their homeland, in addition to the more canonical perspective views, also this kind of imaginative architectural scenography such as luxurious souvenir. Fabris specialized in the painting of architectural views first in Venice, his hometown, which he left around 1720 to go to Rome, where he came into contact with Canaletto, who also arrived in the papal city. Much of his career, however, took place abroad: in Germany, as a court painter in Karlsruhe (1719-21) in Hamburg (1724-8), and at the Berlin Opera in the service of Frederick II the Great, and then in Denmark, where he arrived in 1746 at the court of King Frederick IV. Very active between Copenhagen and Charlottenborg, most of Jacopo Fabris's known perspective inventions can be found in this last period, and it is precisely in this phase of his life that we can probably place the creation of our canvas. In this regard, it is easy to compare it with the decoration that the Venetian created in 1750 in the ancient dining room overlooking the garden of Fredensborg Castle, consisting of ten large paintings and three smaller panels for the doors, all depicting similar views partially fantastic with ruins and lively figures. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The painting is completed by a pleasant gilded wooden frame and is sold complete with a certificate of authenticity and descriptive iconographic card. We take care of and organize the transport of purchased works, both for Italy and abroad, through professional and insured carriers. Contact us for any information, we will be happy to answer you. Follow us also on: https://www.instagram.com/galleriacastelbarco/?hl=ithttps://www.facebook.com/galleriacastelbarco/The work in question, well preserved and of which the related pendant is available (link), depicts a broad view with ruins of Roman antiquities assembled in such a way as to create an imaginative scenario, where there are more or less ruined constructions of various kinds such as arches and amphitheatres, colonnades, altars, statues, reliefs, fragments of cornices. Very active between Copenhagen and Charlottenborg, most of Jacopo Fabris's known perspective inventions can be found in this last period, and it is precisely in this phase of his life that we can probably place the creation of our canvas. In this regard, it is easy to compare it with the decoration that the Venetian created in 1750 in the ancient dining room overlooking the garden of Fredensborg Castle, consisting of ten large p Quantità 1 Artista Jacopo Fabris (Venezia, 1689 - 1761)

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