Annibale Saurgnani - The Fisherman
Annibale Saurgnani - The Fisherman
SKU:MMIN003
Oil, 58x68, year 1987
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Characteristics
Characteristics
Certificato: Yes
Formato: Medium (40-100cm)
Orientamento: Vertical
Supporto: Canvas
Soggetto: Landscape
Stile: Figurative
Description of the work
Description of the work
The work can be defined as a genre scene, that is, the depiction of an episode of everyday life that, apparently, lacks any significant element. These types of domestic subjects were long considered minor and only began to spread in Western art starting in the 17th century. Only with the development of 19th-century realism did everyday subjects become considered as important as historical or religious ones. In this work by Annibale Saurgnani, in particular, an idyllic fishing scene is combined with a lyrical depiction of nature and landscape.
Annibale Saurgnani stands out for his landscape painting, in which he seeks characteristic views and scenes, imbued with a unique lyricism. Hence his penchant for picturesque views and evocative framing. Formally, this translates into an impressionistic, highly animated and dynamic style that ensures freshness and immediacy of execution. His brushstrokes are therefore characterized by a remarkably cursive touch, made up of sudden flickers, effectively capturing the vibrations of light on objects. This is particularly evident in the rendering of sparse vegetation or in the reflections on the sky and the river. The entire composition is imbued with a calm sentimentality and a freshness deriving from the artist's technical prowess.
Annibale Saurgnani is a painter who focuses primarily on landscapes and genre scenes, with a highly lyrical vision of sensory reality. Translating emotions into images through a vibrant, cursive touch inspired by Impressionism is essential to the artist.
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