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Pietro Longhi, attr., ‘Nobleman with Hunting Dog’, Mid-18th C

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:7,000.00 EUR Estimated At:11,200.00 - 14,000.00 EUR
Pietro Longhi, attr., ‘Nobleman with Hunting Dog’, Mid-18th C
The present painting is attributed to the Italian painter Pietro Longhi (1702-1785). The authorship has been confirmed by a number of Italian scholars, including Giuliano Briganti. Longhi is recorded for his portraits and genre scenes of Venetian society, and his patrons included high-ranking Venetian families. Longhi visited the present theme in more occasions; other hunting scenes, dating from the 1760s are in the Pinacoteca Querini Stampalia in Venice, formerly in the Venetian Donà delle Rose Collection.



The painting shows some wear due to its age. The canvas has been relined. In the center of the image a small tear is visible. There are slight areas of retouching to the edges and to the figure of the nobleman. The gilt stucco frame shows some losses. The overall dimensions, with frame, are 55 x 46 cm. The stretcher frame measures 44 x 33.5 cm. The painting is accompanied by an expertise of Giuliano Briganti (24 December 1987).

Pietro Longhi (1702-1785)

The Venetian painter Pietro Longhi is recorded for his frescoes, altarpieces, portraits, and genre scenes. His patrons included high-ranking Venetian families, for example the Grimani, the Querini, and the Pisani.

In 1756, he joined the ‘Accademia di pittura e scultura‘ in Venice. Longhi's early paintings were inspired by the late-Baroque movement. The works of Giuseppe Maria Crespi, who had turned away from the traditions of academic painting, had a great impact on the young painter. Inspired by the innovative artist, Longhi started to paint genre scenes. His detailed, sometimes humorous depictions of Venetian society are a significant source for the cultural history of Venice.
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