Neoclassical Painting: Sibyl Reading Oil on Canvas 18th Century

Oil on canvas depicting the Sibyl, an almost contemporary copy of the painting by Angelica Kauffmann, dated between 1780 and 1785 and housed at the Galleria Sabauda in Turin. This example, traceable through the analysis of craquelure and canvas to the late 18th century, shows a close connection between the author and Kauffmann herself, indicating a probable student. The scene, typically neoclassical, presents the Sibyl as a Roman matron, engrossed in reading a voluminous tome. The mastery with which the play of light and shadow has been handled allows the figure to emerge from the dark, diffused background, highlighting the skin tone and forms. The painting, already restored, shows some stains on the book's pages. It is presented in a 19th-century frame. Product condition: Product in good condition, shows minor signs of wear. We strive to present the actual condition as completely as possible with the photos. If any details are not clear from the photos, what is stated in the description is authoritative. ARARPI0321137