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"Soap Bubbles," Luigi Bechi (1830-1919)
$45,172.14
£33,621.40
€38,000
CA$62,649.24
A$67,447.61
CHF 36,119.51
MX$812,719.66
NOK 455,728.08
SEK 417,064.79
DKK 289,630.21
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"Soap Bubbles," Luigi Bechi (1830-1919)
Beautiful painting by the well-known Florentine artist Luigi Bechi (1830-1919). It is a work that transports the viewer in a bygone era with extraordinary realism. Entitled "Soap Bubbles," it depicts a young boy intent on a simple but fascinating game that has accompanied the childhood of many generations: blowing soap bubbles.
We immediately notice the extraordinary attention to detail: the child's face is illuminated by soft light, enhancing his concentrated expression as he gently blows into a straw to create a fragile soap bubble. The realism of the work is incredible: you can almost feel the boy's held breath, the instant of tension between the air coming out of his mouth and the bubble taking shape.
The painter used a warm, earthy color palette, which gives the scene a sense of intimacy and naturalness. The hat, with its frayed details and red decorations, tells us something about the child: perhaps he is of humble origins, a young man who enjoys himself with little, a symbol of a time when play was not about technology, but about simple, everyday gestures.
And then, of course, there is the bubble: transparent, almost intangible, gently reflecting light, a symbol of the ephemeral, the passing of time and the fleetingness of childhood.
This detail reminds us of a theme very dear to painting of the time: the memento mori, the reminder of the transience of life and the beauty of fleeting moments.
With a closer look, we also notice other objects placed on the table: a bowl, probably containing the soap mixture, and a small knife. These are details that give depth to the scene and add realism to the visual narrative.
This painting, with its extraordinary ability to capture such a simple moment and make it universal, is a perfect example of the art that makes us travel through time, allowing us to immerse ourselves in the daily life of a bygone era.
The light
A beam of light enhances the child's face and hands, creating an intense contrast with the dark background.
The bubble
In the center of the scene, the soap bubble symbolizes the fleetingness of childhood. Its bright reflection and perfect transparency catch the eye.
The Gaze
The child watches the bubble with concentration and wonder, caught up in a moment of pure discovery.
The Artist: Luigi Bechi
Luigi Bechi (1830-1919) was an Italian painter known for his realistic style and his ability to immortalize scenes of everyday life with extraordinary sensitivity. Born in Florence, Bechi trained artistically in the Tuscan academic environment and became one of the representatives of 19th-century genre painting.
His works stand out for their great attention to detail, masterful use of light, and ability to convey authentic emotions. He often depicted moments of folk and rural life, managing to combine the beauty of reality with a profound visual narrative.
Through "Soap Bubbles" and other similar works, Bechi has captured the delicacy of childhood and the poetry of simplicity. Today, his works are appreciated for their ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia and timeless beauty.
To own a painting by Luigi Bechi is to add to one's collection a piece of artistic history, made with a mastery that continues to excite generation after generation.
- Dimensions:Height: 22.01 in (55.9 cm)Width: 27.01 in (68.6 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
- Style:Napoleon III (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1890
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Vicenza, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9729244441732
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