Artwork
Self portrait, aged 80
Self portrait, aged 80 is an oil painting by the Realist artist Ponziano Loverini. It dates from 1925 and is held in the collection of the Accademia Carrara.
About this work
Overview
Ponziano Loverini's *Self portrait, aged 80* (1925) is an oil painting depicting the artist in his later years, characterized by a realist approach.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait shows Loverini with white hair and beard, dressed in a dark jacket, against a dark background. His serious expression and direct gaze engage the viewer, with his face as the primary focus, illuminated to create depth.
Technique & Style
Executed in the realist tradition, the painting emphasizes verisimilitude, using chiaroscuro to highlight the subject's face and convey a sense of introspection.
History & Provenance
The work is part of the Accademia Carrara's collection, reflecting Loverini's contribution to Italian art, albeit more recognized for his religious works on canvas and in fresco.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ponziano Loverini (July 6, 1845 – August 21, 1929) was an Italian painter, known primarily for his canvases and frescoes of sacred subjects.
