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Orientalist painting by Francesco Gai - 19th century

$1,531.14
£1,136.95
€1,280
CA$2,103.70
A$2,288.01
CHF 1,212.56
MX$27,415.15
NOK 15,411.04
SEK 14,118.61
DKK 9,758.85

About the Item

A beautiful Orientalist painting depicting a genre scene from the Levant: a seated man, wearing a turban and traditional vest, offers a bowl to a young girl who serves him a drink. The scene takes place in the shadow of a stone wall, bathed in the warm light typical of the Orient. The artist sensitively captures the moment of exchange and daily life, while highlighting the traditional costumes and Mediterranean atmosphere. The painting is signed lower right "Gai". Oil on paper mounted on canvas The work is in very good overall condition. Francesco Gai (1835-1917) was an Italian painter from Rome. A student at the Academy of Fine Arts, he specialized in genre painting, historical and Orientalist scenes, as well as portraits and architectural views. He traveled extensively in North Africa and the Middle East, bringing back from his stays numerous sketches that would enrich his Orientalist oeuvre. His works were exhibited in Rome, Turin, and Paris, and were a great success with European collectors interested in Orientalism, a popular artistic movement in the 19th century. His painting is distinguished by his great attention to detail, realistic rendering of costumes, and a warm and luminous atmosphere. Sight size: 11.81/9.44 inches (30.5/24.5 centimeters)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)Width: 16.15 in (41 cm)Depth: 1.38 in (3.5 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1880
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  • Seller Location:
    Beuzevillette, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2663346679012

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