Sketch Depicting "the Allegory Of Time And Truth" - Jacopo Guarana
An extraordinary Venetian sketch on paper mounted on canvas, dating from the mid-18th century and depicting the “Allegory of Time and Truth,” a work of the highest pictorial quality attributed to Jacopo Guarana, one of Giambattista Tiepolo’s most important and refined pupils.
The composition, of great scenographic elegance, features a refined, typically Venetian allegorical arrangement: figures suspended among the clouds, vibrant play of light, and an extraordinary lightness of color that directly evoke the great decorative painting of 18th-century Venice. The quality of the work’s execution is such that in the past the sketch was even attributed to Tiepolo himself, attesting to the exceptionally high level achieved by Guarana and his profound stylistic affinity with his master.
The work is executed on paper mounted on canvas, a technique frequently used for preparatory sketches intended for large decorative cycles and frescoed ceilings. The subject, depicted in a dynamic, ascending composition, fully expresses the theatrical and luminous style of the 18th-century Venetian school.
Set in an important carved gilded frame, the painting is a piece of great collectible appeal, ideal for collectors of Venetian painting, high-end antiques, and prestigious settings.
A work of extraordinary museum-quality, capable of evoking all the magnificence of 18th-century Venetian decorative art.
Period: Mid-18th century;
Provenance: Venice (Italy);
Dimensions: Canvas only: 35 x 45 cm; With Frame: 57 x 47 cm;
Condition: Excellent condition;
Documentation: Certificate of authenticity;
Assistance: We are at your disposal for further clarification, information, and images;
Shipping: Available throughout Italy, Europe, and the rest of the world. Reasonable prices, maximum security, and full traceability. (To be arranged privately).
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The composition, of great scenographic elegance, features a refined, typically Venetian allegorical arrangement: figures suspended among the clouds, vibrant play of light, and an extraordinary lightness of color that directly evoke the great decorative painting of 18th-century Venice. The quality of the work’s execution is such that in the past the sketch was even attributed to Tiepolo himself, attesting to the exceptionally high level achieved by Guarana and his profound stylistic affinity with his master.
The work is executed on paper mounted on canvas, a technique frequently used for preparatory sketches intended for large decorative cycles and frescoed ceilings. The subject, depicted in a dynamic, ascending composition, fully expresses the theatrical and luminous style of the 18th-century Venetian school.
Set in an important carved gilded frame, the painting is a piece of great collectible appeal, ideal for collectors of Venetian painting, high-end antiques, and prestigious settings.
A work of extraordinary museum-quality, capable of evoking all the magnificence of 18th-century Venetian decorative art.
Period: Mid-18th century;
Provenance: Venice (Italy);
Dimensions: Canvas only: 35 x 45 cm; With Frame: 57 x 47 cm;
Condition: Excellent condition;
Documentation: Certificate of authenticity;
Assistance: We are at your disposal for further clarification, information, and images;
Shipping: Available throughout Italy, Europe, and the rest of the world. Reasonable prices, maximum security, and full traceability. (To be arranged privately).
We wish you a good day
Antichità Goglia
8 000 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Oil painting
Reference (ID): 1791886
Availability: In stock
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