A Micromosaic Depicting A Dog And A Duck, Based On A Work By Gioacchino Barberi
A circular polychrome glass-tessera micromosaic depicting a hunting dog wearing a collar—probably a pointer—leaning toward a water source in an attentive pose. The animal, rendered with great naturalism, has a coat with subtle shades of brown, beige, and white. The scene unfolds in a bucolic landscape: in the foreground, a small stream where a waterbird rests, which the dog is staring at; to the right, dense vegetation with varied foliage; to the left, a sketched shrub. The background is dominated by a clear sky dotted with stylized clouds.
Visible micromosaic: 7.7 cm
The Barberi family was a very famous family of Roman mosaic artists highly sought after by the European aristocracy. They drew inspiration from ancient mosaics. Johachin Barberi specialized in creating animal subjects and notably worked for Prince Anatole Demidoff in the mid-19th century.
Period: 19th century
Style: Rome and Antic Greece
Condition: Good condition
Material: Glass
Length: 13,5
Width: 13,5
Diameter: 7,7
Reference (ID): 1780155
Availability: In stock
