Painting Depicting The Immaculate Conception

Dombrowski (signed and dated 1854)Technique: Oil on canvasPeriod: Mid-19th century (1854)School: European, 19th-century academic traditionDimensions:Canvas: 99 x 160 cmFrame: 108 x 183 cmDescription:Important oil on canvas depicting the Immaculate Conception, an iconography widely disseminated during the 19th century, particularly following the proclamation of the dogma in 1854. The Virgin is portrayed according to the classical tradition: dressed in a light-coloured robe with a blue mantle, hands crossed over her chest, standing upon clouds and surrounded by a choir of cherubs.The composition is harmonious and solemn, with a soft and luminous pictorial treatment typical of 19th-century academic religious painting. Delicate tonal transitions and the serene expression of the Virgin’s face convey a strong sense of spirituality and devotion.The signature and date “Dombrowski 1854” appear at the lower right, representing an element of notable historical and collectible interest, allowing for precise dating of the work.Condition:Overall good condition, with natural age-related craquelure. Original wooden frame, period, retaining its original patina.Provenance:Private collection.Note:A large-scale work with strong decorative impact, ideal for collectors of religious art, historic interiors, representative spaces or ecclesiastical settings.