Amedeo Augero 1857 Italian Oil on Canvas Portrait of an Ecclesiastic

2 270.00€
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Product Details
➤ Place of Origin : Europe - Italy
➤ Date of Manufacture : 1857
➤ Period : Mid-19th Century
➤ Materials : Canvas
➤ Techniques : Hand-Painted
➤ Item Condition : Good - Lightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Most antique and vintage items fit this condition.
➤ Restoration Work & Modifications : No restorations or modifications have been made
➤ Product stock : In France
➤ Delivery information, number of packages: 1

A striking mid-19th-century Italian oil on canvas portrait by Amedeo Augero (1799–1885), signed and dated 1857. The painting depicts a seated ecclesiastic presented in a formal three-quarter-length composition, his direct gaze and restrained posture giving the portrait a particularly dignified and commanding presence.

The sitter is portrayed wearing dark clerical robes, subtly enlivened by a pale blue collar, a line of red buttons and vivid red cuffs. He holds a closed book in his hands, an attribute that reinforces the scholarly and ecclesiastical character of the composition. The figure is seated in a wooden armchair against a deliberately understated dark background, allowing the face, hands and details of the costume to become the principal focus.

Augero’s treatment is characteristic of 19th-century European portraiture, combining careful observation of the sitter with a sober and formal presentation. The restrained palette is beautifully punctuated by the red and blue elements of the clothing, creating depth and visual interest.

The canvas retains an attractive aged surface with visible craquelure, minor marks and wear consistent with its age, contributing to the authentic character of this 1857 portrait.

H. 101 cm (39.76 in)
W. 84 cm (33.07 in)
D. 2.5 cm (0.98 in)

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