Mattia Traverso (Genoa 1885 - Genoa 1956) - Large banquet scene with putti and nymphs.

Mattia Traverso (Genoa 1885 - Genoa 1956) - Large banquet scene with putti and nymphs. 102 x 161 cm (unframed) - 123 x 181 cm (framed). Oil on canvas, in a carved and gilded wooden frame. Artwork signed lower right: "Mattia Traverso". Mattia Traverso was a Genoese painter active in the first half of the 20th century, trained within the Ligurian academic tradition with a marked inclination for subjects of an arcadian and mythological taste. His production is characterized by solid technical skill and a luminous palette, which in some works reveals the influence of Italian Baroque painting, particularly Genoese and Venetian. The painting depicts an ancient banquet scene animated by putti and nude female figures. In the center, a nymph, seen from behind, pours a drink into a chalice held by a young figure, while in the foreground appear a dog, a metallic amphora, and fruit. In the background, an architectural backdrop with columns introduces a group of festive figures. The overall composition is reminiscent of the 17th-century tradition of bacchanalian scenes, reinterpreted with a 20th-century academic pictorial language. Condition report: Original canvas. Good condition of the painted surface. All shipments within the EU are free and professionally packed. This item is sold with a legally valid certificate of authenticity. Further details on the condition report are available upon request. Viezzi Arte guarantees quality and professionalism at competitive prices, contact us at [email protected] or via WhatsApp at +39 3402841279. Message to non-Italian buyers: This artwork has not yet obtained the free export certificate from Italy, issued by the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage, which certifies that the work does not belong to Italian cultural heritage and can therefore be freely exported. The regulations in force from 2026 provide for reduced times for works with a declared value of less than €50,000, established at the discretion of the expert commission: on average 2-3 weeks from the submission of the request. All costs related to this procedure are included in the price. Disclaimer Rendering: The setting images are generated with AI for illustrative purposes and may not respect the actual proportions of the artwork.