The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. There are two canvas repairs at the reverse which have been restored at the front. The restoration is somewhat visible. The stretcher lines are visible at all four sides. There is a loss to the molding of the frame at the upper right corner.
23.7 x 14.7cm (9.3" x 5.8")Framed Size: 29.7 x 20.4cm (11.7" x 8")
Achille Petrocelli (born August 18, 1861 or December 30, 1862) was an Italian painter, mainly of genre themes of his native Naples.
He was the son of painter Vincenzo, and younger brother of Arturo Petrocelli. He first studied under his father. He won a prize for a landscape at an exhibition at the Institute of Fine Arts of Naples, where he was mentored by Gabriele Smargiassi and Achille Carrillo. Among the works of Achille are: Dimmi di sì (large canvas with figures painted from life); Tutto per i figli (Neapolitan genre scene, exhibited at the Promotrice of Naples; Riposo dei lavoratori; and Le odalische (large canvas with figures painted from life). He also painted many portraits, including marchese Rafa.
| SKU | qs304 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Achille Petrocelli (b.1861) |
| Date | Early 20th Century |
| Dimensions | 23.7 x 14.7cm |
| Medium | Oil |
| Subject | Portrait |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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