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752 - Neapolitan master of the second half of the 18th century
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Neapolitan master of the second half of the 18th century "Portrait of a noblewoman or harpsichordist" oil on canvas (179x118 cm.) in a gilt frame (extensive paint losses) The painting may represent the previously unidentified portrait of a female harpsichordist and composer. In addition to the rich decoration typical of official portraiture, details such as the unusual ivory keys of the harpsichord, the aria or composition, probably by Metastasio, and the cultural references—the books and a partially visible portrait to the right—point to a highly educated woman of elevated social standing, such as the renowned composer Maria Teresa Agnesi (Milan, 1720-1795). We are grateful to Maestro Martino Lurani Cernuschi for his advice on the historical and musical aspects of the painting. Provenance Princess Borghese Collection, Sicily IT Maestro napoletano della seconda metà del secolo XVIII "Ritratto di nobildonna o clavicembalista" olio su tela (cm 179x118) in cornice dorata (diffuse cadute di colore) Il dipinto potrebbe rappresentare il prezioso ritratto di una clavicembalista e compositrice non ancora identificata. Oltre al ricco decoro tipico dei ritratti ufficiali, elementi come i non comuni tasti in avorio del clavicembalo, la partizione probabilmente di Metastasio, i riferimenti culturali (i libri e un ritratto in parte ancora visibile a destra) rimandano a una figura femminile molto istruita e di alto rango, come poteva esser la nota compositrice Maria Teresa Agnesi (Milano 1720 - 1795). Si ringrazia il Maestro Martino Lurani Cernuschi per i suggerimenti storico - musicali. Provenienza Collezione Principessa Borghese, Sicilia
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