Emilio Magistretti (Milan 1851 - Milan 1936) - Girl with tiger. 67 x 56 cm without frame, 83 x 72 cm with frame. Antique oil painting on canvas, in a contemporary carved and lacquered wooden frame. - Work signed lower left: “E. Magistretti”. Condition report: Lined canvas. Good state of preservation of the painted surface. Emilio Magistretti (Milan 1851 – Milan 1936) was an Italian painter active between the second half of the 19th century and the early 20th century. His style, while maintaining a strong realistic base, was influenced by the techniques of Impressionism and Post-impressionism that he encountered during his stay in Paris. This fusion of traditional and modern elements made him capable of capturing the essence of his subjects with great realism and of capturing a deep introspection in his portraits. His effigies show great humanity combined with a vibrant and dynamic application of color. Our girl is depicted topless while embracing a meek tiger cub. The enigmatic expression on her face suggests calm and self-confidence, which also emerges from the attributes of nudity and the dangerous feline. The work is signed in the lower left and is very reminiscent of the stylistic features of Parisian art of the period, so the model could have been portrayed during this period. The frame, in carved and cream-lacquered wood, is original and contemporary to the canvas. - All shipments within the EU are free and professionally packaged. - Each item is sold with a certificate of authenticity with legal validity. - Further information on the condition report is available upon request. - Viezzi Arte guarantees quality and professionalism at competitive prices, contact us at info@viezziarte.it or via What’sApp at +39 3402841279. *Message to non-Italian buyers: Please note that this work has not yet obtained a free export certificate from Italy from the Superintendency of Cultural Heritage. This document certifies that the work is not part of Italian cultural heritage. Normally the release times for the certificates are 40 days from the date of appointment: The new legislation in force since 2021 provides, for amounts declared less than €13,500, shorter times at the discretion of the commission of experts. All costs of this operation are included.