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Leonardo Roda (Racconigi, 1868 - Turin, 1933) Bears signature
"The Matterhorn"
Size: 120 X 88 cm in a valuable coeval frame
Work presented in an important late 19th century wooden frame in gold leaf
An extraordinary painting of great visual impact. A work of important measure full of details of remarkable quality.
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Leonardo Rhoda was self-taught, perfecting himself under the guidance of Mario Cardellini, dedicated to landscape painting, initially at the tourist port during his frequent visits to the Ligurian Riviera.
In fact, from the Ligurian Riviera di Levante to the Ponant sea (especially the city of Bordighera, where he made friends and passionate collectors), and to the French Riviera.
We recall here the titles of some of his works: Between Celle and Albissola (1899), Riviera di Levante (exhibited in Turin, 1889), Costa Azzurra (1907), he left for fishing, along the marina of olive trees, in the sea at Bordighera .
Mountain lover, mountaineer and botanist, he painted multiple versions of Valtournenche and Monte Cervino, linked to seasonal and atmospheric changes.
As a result, landscapes are actually his only subject and in some of his creations he adds elements of real life.
From 1889 to 1924 he exhibited regularly at the Initiator in Turin and from 1895 to 1925 at the Circolo degli Artisti in Turin.
Leonardo Roda participated in exhibitions in Turin (1896, Sponde della Stura; 1898, The Matterhorn), Florence (1896-1897, Fog in the mountains and After the rain) and Milan (1900, 1906).
Some of his works: "Sunshine", "Nomadic Life", "Quiet Corner", were acquired by the Fine Arts Society of Turin in 1914.
Roda's pupil was Maria Righetto, daughter of Tancredi Righetto, from whom Roda probably received substantial financial help to promote his work. As proof, there are some warm letters of thanks, from artists to patrons.
In good condition, signs referable to time and age
Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 Euros
* The frame is attached as a kind gift, it is an additional element to the work of art that we insert as a courtesy. Claims on possible transport damages (however very rare) that can occur to the frame alone are not accepted. Our works travel in total safety with protective and professional packaging and insured shipments
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