Vincenzo Canino, An Italian Art Market

Vincenzo Canino, An Italian Art MarketA lively early 20th century oil on canvas depicting a vibrant art market by Italian artist, Vinzenzo Canino (1892 1978). Through the use of colour, expressive brushwork and composition, Canino has imbued this piece with a sense of life and vigour. You can imagine the sounds of exuberant bartering as the dealers conduct their business. Vinzenzo Canino was known primarily for landscapes, street scenes and the occasional portrait. This is a very fine

The subject is wearing an impressive outfit incorporating a large lace jabot

A wonderful early 20th-century portrait of a gentleman by well-listed Danish artist

he recalls: “When all of my peers were out partying

This is one of those instances whereby the rigours of time have given a painting a new sense of mystery and drama

The style suggests that there's a photographic base under the oils

artists would include decay as a commentary on the fleeting nature of life

Snaps is a Danish word for a shot of strong alcohol usually taken with a meal and the painting is titled ‘En Snaps Til Far’

A father and son walk alongside her with the young boy dressed in a hand-me-down shirt

The sun casts a long shadow behind them

A fine early 20th-century oil on canvas by Danish landscape artist

And interestingly

Prior to becoming a painter