Eine venezianische Fischerfamilie

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Künstler*in Ludwig von Beniczky (1804 oder 1810 Turec – um 1855 Wien oder um 1880 New York)

Object typeGemälde
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions
71 x 87 cm
SignatureSign. und dat. rechts unten: L. de Beniczky / 1846
Inventory number2697
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A young fisherman is saying goodbye to his wife. He is about to set out to sea; two other men are preparing the boat for departure. This genre scene in bold colors follows the tradition of folkloric depictions of the rural population and fisher families in Italy. Vienna-trained painter Ludwig von Beniczky devoted special attention to capturing the typical local costume. The small wooden cutter, fisherman’s cottage, and the large stretched nets have been depicted with similar precision. The painting was purchased by Emperor Ferdinand I himself in 1846. At the time, Beniczky was director of the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice.