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Mario Maresca (Italy, 1877-1959) Coastal Harbor Oil on Canvas. Signed lower right. In wood Frame. In frame measures 20" x 24" x 3". Total Weight 5 lbs. Mario Maresca was an Italian painter born on August 5, 1877, in Naples, Italy. He is best known for his realist paintings and portraits of everyday people in Italy. Maresca studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples, where he honed his skills in painting, drawing, and sculpture. He then went on to study at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Rome, where he was exposed to a wider range of styles and techniques. He was particularly influenced by the works of Caravaggio and the Baroque painters. Maresca’s paintings often depict ordinary people going about their daily lives, such as street vendors, musicians, and farmers. He was particularly interested in capturing the character and personality of his subjects, and he often painted them in a realistic, unidealized manner. Maresca’s work was well-received by the public and the art community during his lifetime. He participated in numerous exhibitions throughout Italy and his paintings were praised for their emotional depth and technical skill. His work has been included in several important collections, including the National Gallery of Modern Art in Rome. Maresca continued to paint throughout his life, and he died on October 18, 1959, in Naples, Italy, at the age of 82. Today, his works are still highly regarded for their skillful depiction of everyday life in Italy during the early 20th century.
Condition: good, craquelure
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