FEDERICO ZANDOMENEGHI (Venice, 1841 – Paris, 1917) - Surroundings of Paris (1878)

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Mar 25, 2026

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  Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 61 x 50.5 cm. Signed and dated in the lower left corner “Zandomeneghi (18)78”. In this composition, three figures—a woman and two small children—emerge from the shadows of the trees and walk toward the viewer along a path beside the river. The woman's long white apron identifies her as a nanny walking with the children in her care: the older child seems to lead the way with determination, while the younger one remains nestled in his caregiver's arms. In the background, the river's meanders are visible, and on the opposite bank, a semi-ruined building lends the scene a rustic and picturesque touch. The vertical format, unusual for a landscape, introduces a particular dynamism that reinforces the presence of the figures. The brushwork is more precise in the figures and freer in the vegetation, water, and light reflections, where Zandomeneghi works with loose, fluid strokes. The natural and nuanced palette sensitively captures the atmosphere of a summer afternoon, poised between realism and impressionism. Born in Venice into a family of artists, Federico Zandomeneghi trained at the Academy of his hometown before moving to Florence, where he came into contact with the Macchiaioli, whose plein air painting left a lasting mark on his style. In 1874, he settled in Paris, where he became acquainted with the Impressionists, participating in four of their exhibitions between 1879 and 1886. Although he always maintained his own distinct personality, his painting skillfully integrated direct observation of nature, an interest in modern life, and an increasingly vibrant brushstroke. In 1878, the year of this work, his encounter with Paul Durand-Ruel marked a turning point in his career, securing him greater stability and prominence within the Parisian art scene. Provenance: E. Gagliardin Collection, Milan; private collection, Vimercate; subsequently through descendants to the current owner; private collection, Italy. Bibliography: Mario Borgiotti, ...
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