BORRANI, Odoardo
(b. 1833, Pisa, d. 1905, Firenze)

The Studio

1850-74
Oil on panel, 20 x 11 cm
Galleria Palatina (Palazzo Pitti), Florence

Interiors and still-lifes are rarely found among the Macchiaioli artists, who generally preferred landscapes and figure paintings. This intimate glimpse into the artist's studio displays a carefree assembly of textiles, pottery, furniture, and a guitar placed casually on the sofa. The unusual perspective indicates that Borrani's attention is focused more on the effects of light and colour than on the depicted space.




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