Ciro Denza, “portrait Of Luigi Denza,” Oil On Canvas, Signed, 1880

Ciro Denza, “Portrait of Luigi Denza,” oil on canvas, signed, 1880

Oil painting on canvas by Ciro Denza, signed upper left C. Denza 1880.

The work depicts Luigi Denza, a famous Neapolitan composer best known for the song “Funiculì Funiculà,” written in 1880 and which became an anthem of nineteenth-century Naples. The character is depicted with a pensive and concentrated expression, sitting on a wooden chair with turned knobs. He is wearing period clothing with a dark hat and holding a violin in his hands, while in front of him is a book (probably a musical score). The scene highlights the musician's sensitivity and artistic dedication.

Style:

The painting is executed with realistic strokes and attention to detail, typical of nineteenth-century genre painting. The lively brushstrokes and expressive rendering of the face highlight the artist's ability to capture the intimacy and character of the subject.

Frame:

Important contemporary frame in gilded and carved wood, with moldings and relief decorations.

Dimensions:

Dimensions with frame: H 50 x W 45 x D 8 cm

Dimensions without frame: H 25.5 x W 20.5 cm