Artwork

Maledizione di una madre

Maledizione di una madre, by Ponziano Loverini, oil, 1894
Maledizione di una madre, by Ponziano Loverini, oil, 1894

Maledizione di una madre is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Ponziano Loverini. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Accademia Carrara.

About this work

Overview

Ponziano Loverini's 1894 oil painting, Maledizione di una madre, is a work characteristic of the post-impressionist style. It is part of the Accademia Carrara's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows two women in a cluttered room, one in a red dress with gold accents, the other in dark attire. A cross on the wall adds solemnity, suggesting a narrative with religious or moral undertones, typical of Loverini's oeuvre.

Technique & Style

Loverini's use of chiaroscuro contributes to the contemplative atmosphere, drawing the viewer's attention to the figures and their interaction. The contrast between light and dark enhances the emotional intensity of the scene.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Ponziano Loverini

Artist

Ponziano Loverini

Ponziano Loverini (July 6, 1845 – August 21, 1929) was an Italian painter, known primarily for his canvases and frescoes of sacred subjects.

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