Artist: Francesco Menzio (Tempio Pausania, 1899 - Turin, 1979) Measurements: 70 x 100 cm (unframed); 80 x 110 cm (framed) Materials: oil on canvas Refined pictorial work executed with the oil on canvas technique, titled "La modella di Menzio". The painting depicts a reclining female nude, characterized by a soft contour line and a delicate chromatic palette, played on pastel tones and ethereal shades. The work fully reflects the poetics of Francesco Menzio, a prominent exponent of the "Sei di Torino" group. The composition is distinguished by its formal balance and a luminous sensibility that harks back to the French post-impressionist lesson, filtered through an intimist lyricism typical of 20th-century Italian painting. The subject is placed in a rarefied context, where the marine or atmospheric background dialogues chromatically with the figure's complexion, creating an atmosphere of suspended serenity. The work boasts a prestigious provenance, having belonged to the historic Rina and Demetrio Veglio Collection. The work is presented within a frame of sober elegance, which enhances its compositional structure. The state of conservation appears excellent, with the pictorial film well preserved and legible in all its nuances. Formerly collection Rina and Demetrio Veglio - Bossolasco - CN.
