Alessandro La Volpe (c. 1820 - 1887) Landscape With Ruins, Oil On Canvas. Signed And Dated 1859
Artist: Alessandro La Volpe (1820 Ca. - 1887)
Alessandro LA VOLPE (c. 1820-1887)
Large landscape, animated scene against a backdrop of ancient ruins
Oil on canvas
Signed lower left and dated 1859
This 1859 work by Alessandro La Volpe crystallizes the essence of the Staggia School, marking a definitive departure from aseptic academic conventions in favor of a lyrical and vibrant realism. The artist does not simply portray the landscape, but dissects its light, immersing the scene in an atmosphere where the rigor of the Markò masters dissolves into a freer and more immediate approach. It is an execution that exudes the modernity of plein air: the stark contrast between the rugged grandeur of the cliff and the dense gloom of the undergrowth reveals a precise desire to capture the atmospheric truth and vital pulse of Tuscan nature. In this painting, La Volpe abandons the superfluous decorative to embrace a painting of sentiment and macchia, transforming the view into a powerful visual experience that boldly and vigorously anticipates the impending Macchiaioli revolution.
82 x 108 cm
Large landscape, animated scene against a backdrop of ancient ruins
Oil on canvas
Signed lower left and dated 1859
This 1859 work by Alessandro La Volpe crystallizes the essence of the Staggia School, marking a definitive departure from aseptic academic conventions in favor of a lyrical and vibrant realism. The artist does not simply portray the landscape, but dissects its light, immersing the scene in an atmosphere where the rigor of the Markò masters dissolves into a freer and more immediate approach. It is an execution that exudes the modernity of plein air: the stark contrast between the rugged grandeur of the cliff and the dense gloom of the undergrowth reveals a precise desire to capture the atmospheric truth and vital pulse of Tuscan nature. In this painting, La Volpe abandons the superfluous decorative to embrace a painting of sentiment and macchia, transforming the view into a powerful visual experience that boldly and vigorously anticipates the impending Macchiaioli revolution.
82 x 108 cm
8 700 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Louis Philippe, Charles 10th
Condition: Good condition
Material: Oil painting
Width: 108 cm
Height: 82 cm
Reference (ID): 1698365
Availability: In stock
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