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L'Amazzone al Bois de Boulogne

Luigi Frugone 1953 Genova - legato

De Nittis, Giuseppe

GAM1534

Unità di misura: cm; Altezza: 31.5; Larghezza: 42.5

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The Apulian Giuseppe De Nittis was one of the most appreciated and recognised artists in Paris in the second half of the 19th century, thanks also to his relationship with the famous merchant Alphonse Goupil. He was the only Italian artist invited by his friend Edgar Degas to the first exhibition of the Impressionists, organised in the studio of the photographer Nadar in 1974. De Nittis distinguished himself for the views of the cities where he stayed, including Paris and London, delving into the theme of the urban upper middle class, particularly the female figures, in the rapidly changing urban environment from 19th century cities to modern metropolises. The subject presented in this work recurs in several of De Nittis' canvases that often present subjects portrayed from an elevated viewpoint, as the artist depicted scenes of Parisian life inside a special carriage that allowed him to witness, unseen and from a privileged vantage point, city episodes. Worthy of note is the painting's breakthrough to the right, leading all the way to the Arc de Triomphe as a vanishing point that compensates for the captivating figures of the amazon and her friends, sketched with attention to details in the central part of the painting.