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Oil painting of an Italian woman holding flowers by Eduardo Forlenza

Creator: Eduardo Forlenza
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Oil painting of an Italian woman holding flowers by Eduardo Forlenza
Italian, early 20th Century
Frame height 64cm, width 51.5cm; Canvas height 44cm, width 31.5cm

Eduardo Forlenza (Italian, 1861-1934) was a genre and portrait painter, known for his depictions of beautiful Italian peasant women. In this sensual oil on canvas, a young smiling woman is depicted with dark coiffured hair against a soft pale background, holding a bunch of pink roses to her face. She is shown from the bust up with her back to the viewer, glancing over her nude shoulder which is draped with white fabric.

The canvas is signed 'E. Forlenza' to the lower right corner. It is held in an ornate openwork giltwood frame.

Artist/maker: Eduardo Forlenza (Italian, 1861-1934)

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Giltwood, oil on canvas.
Creation Date:	Early 20th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	8832b
Incollect Reference #:	455007

Dimensions

W.	20.28 in;	H.	25.2 in;
W.	51.5 cm;	H.	64 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.