Schiaroli - Discussion

The painting 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.

The celebration of the simplicity of village life, imbued with essential and primary values, is directly reflected in the style of Schiaroli's genre scenes, which is precisely characterized by primality and essentiality. This translates into a bold and robust expressionism that leads the artist to simplify forms. The composition is constructed with essential lines serving a structural function, highlighted by thick black lines and an accentuated vertical rhythm. The emphasis on simplicity leads to the repetition of types in a refined stereotype, even at the physiognomic level. The faces are masks with deliberately coarse and popular features. The popular nature of the representation is also reflected in the application of color, which consists of thick, dense brushstrokes of muted colors, predominantly in shades of blue, green, and gray.

Schiaroli is known for his extensive production of landscapes, in which he exploits the expressive potential of color in a post-Impressionist style. His works are distinguished by a palette based on a cool palette, which also characterizes his genre scenes and portraits of simple villagers.

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