Pacifico Sidoli - Untitled

The truthful, natural, and even everyday depiction of this painting speaks to Pacifico Sidoli's art. The little boy playing with his cat while eating brings us back to a deeply personal emotional state of the subject, revealing a profound personal exploration. The portrait, which seems almost photographic in nature, in this case takes this playful child by surprise, seemingly indifferent to the painting machine. As has been the artist's wont throughout his career, he has skillfully narrated and interpreted the subject depicted, without ever using strong tones, using the medium of painting as a method of psychological inquiry. The perfect naturalistic rendering of the subject allows us to understand Pacifico Sidoli's remarkable painting technique. The child appears with a slight and very natural three-quarter twist. We note precision in the details, but above all, a loose brushstroke that creates a softness in the line. The subject's forms blend smoothly with the decontextualized space of the background. The use of light is very skillful, enhancing the sculptural texture of the painting and the scene, suggesting a painterly ease. Pacifico Sidoli was born in Rossoreggio in 1968 and passed away in Piacenza in 1963. He trained first in Piacenza under Bernardino Pollinari, then in Paris, where he exhibited at the Salon alongside Giovanni Segantini and Gaetano Previati. Recognizing the brilliance of his technique, he received commissions, primarily as a portraitist, during his time in London. He exhibited in numerous shows in cities such as Paris, London, and Strasbourg. In 1930, he moved permanently to Milan. Pacifico Sidoli was primarily a verist painter, but his work explored the realms of divisionism and symbolism on several occasions.

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