Painting by Giuseppe Canella

Clash between soldiers and guerrillas in Spain. Oil on canvas. Accompanied by an expertise from Professor Fernando Mazzocca. The painting belongs to a series of works by the Veronese painter Giuseppe Canella set in Spain, following the artist's stay in that country between 1820 and 1823, which led him to stay in several Spanish cities, lastly Madrid where he frequented the court. From his travels around Europe, Canella brought back numerous drawings from which he took inspiration for the works subsequently reworked in his studio in Milan, often then presented at the Exhibitions of the Brera Academy. In this work, the reference is to a dramatic period in the history of Spain, marked by the constitutional revolts against King Ferdinand VII of Bourbon, which provoked French intervention in support of the monarchy against the rebels. In reality, the historical event is almost a pretext for Canella to evoke the harshness and charm of the mountainous landscape, which serves as a monumental backdrop to the clash between the army and the rebels, small and almost indistinct figures. The painting, in excellent condition, shows only very slight color losses, already restored. It is presented in a coeval frame. Product condition: Product in good condition, with small signs of wear. We try to present the real state as completely as possible with the photos. If some details are not clear from the photos, the description prevails. Frame dimensions (cm): Height: 77 Width: 95 Depth: 7 Work dimensions (cm): Height: 62 Width: 79.6 ARAROT0267791