Lorenzo Delleani (1840-1908) Carnival Of Venice Impressionist

Late 19th-century Impressionist painting, oil on panel, signed DELLEANI (Lorenzo Delleani 1840-1908), dated 12.9.81, and bearing a studio or inventory wax seal on the back. The Impressionist composition depicts richly dressed figures in a carnival spirit, positioned before the Grand Canal bustling with gondolas and sailboats. The impression is rendered with great intensity through rapid brushstrokes and richly detailed tones. The painting is presented in a Baroque giltwood frame. Good overall condition, dimensions: 45 cm x 35 cm / image size 28 cm x 18 cm.

Lorenzo Delleani, born in Pollone in 1840 and died in Turin in 1908, studied at the Albertina Academy in Turin, where he was trained by Cesare Gamba and Carlo Arienti. In 1863, he joined the Turin Circle of Artists, holding significant positions within this institution. He exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1874 and participated in several Venice Biennales. At the end of that decade, he created several panels illustrating his quest for immediacy in the representation of reality, an essential characteristic of his work. In 1880, he took part in the fourth National Exhibition in Turin, followed in 1881 by the National Exhibition in Milan. Delleani then undertook numerous trips to Northern Europe, particularly studying the work of Rembrandt. In 1883, he traveled to Germany and... Hollande, with his friends Camerana and Vignola, created numerous small panels depicting the places they visited. From 1886, he traveled throughout Italy, drawing deep inspiration from its landscapes. He participated in the 6th National Exhibition in Venice, the exhibitions of the Circolo degli Artisti, the First Milan Triennale, the Fiftieth Anniversary Exhibition of the Promoter of Fine Arts in Turin, the Italo-American Exhibition in Buenos Aires in 1893, and the First Venice Biennale in 1895. In 1898, he was present at the National Exhibition in Turin at the Valentino, and in 1900, he exhibited at the Universal Exhibition in Paris. In 1901, with the sculptor Leonardo Bistolfi, Camerana, and others, he served on the committee of the First International Exhibition of Modern Decorative Art, which opened in Turin in 1902. The artist's exposure intensified considerably, as evidenced by the sending of forty paintings to the Venice Biennale in 1905. His works are found in numerous collections, testifying to his lasting impact on the art world.