Painting on Panel by Giovanni Lomi: Rural Scene with Hens and Chicks Work: Oil painting on panel Subject: Rural scene with a white hen, a dark rooster, and numerous chicks on the ground. Artist: Giovanni Lomi (Livorno 1889 - Livorno 1969) Technique: Oil on panel Style: Post-Macchiaioli, inspired by painting from life, with textured and lively brushstrokes that capture the immediacy of the scene. Frame: Contemporary frame, gilded wood inside and dark outside, which enhances the work. Dimensions: 38 x 33 cm including the frame, 23.5 x 18 cm the panel. Description Small but intense oil painting on panel by the Livorno master Giovanni Lomi, which well represents his predilection for subjects related to nature and rural life. The work depicts a tender scene of farm life, with a hen and a rooster watching over a brood of chicks of a vivid straw yellow. The painting is characterized by a pasty and textured brushstroke (evident in the rendering of the plumage and the ground) which gives a sense of energy and concreteness. The composition is balanced, with the animals centrally arranged on a neutral and atmospheric background, typical of Lomi's pictorial language. The artist, a prominent member of the Gruppo Labronico, excelled in capturing the natural light and moods of the Tuscan countryside, and this little gem is a clear example of it. The work is an excellent collector's piece for lovers of twentieth-century Tuscan painting and the post-Macchiaioli school. It is signed in the lower right ("Lomi") as can be seen in detail. Biographical Notes: Giovanni Lomi (1889-1969) Giovanni Lomi was an Italian painter, a leading exponent of the Scuola Labronica and the Tuscan post-Macchiaioli tradition. Essential Biography Birth and Formation: He was born in Livorno on October 31, 1889. Orphaned at a young age, he prematurely developed a passion for drawing. He did not attend academies, training as a self-taught artist, and worked as a painter and decorator to support himself. The Decisive Encounter: He was encouraged to pursue painting by Adolfo Tommasi, an already established painter, who, although not taking him as a student, recognized his talent and urged him to develop his own style. Artistic Career: He joined the Gruppo Labronico and participated in important national exhibitions, including the Venice Biennales and the Rome Quadriennales. He obtained prestigious awards, such as the Bechi prize in 1924. His works were purchased by important institutions, including the Galleria d'Arte Moderna in Rome. Themes: Although he is mainly known for his seascapes and Livorno landscapes, his production also includes portraits and, as in this case, rural scenes with animals, a theme he deeply loved since his childhood spent with a family of farmers. Style: Lomi was an innovator of the "macchia", using painting from life with great attention to light, colors and the concreteness of reality, avoiding theatricality and focusing on the serenity and recollection of his subjects. Death: He died in Livorno on June 9, 1969. Public Collections His works are kept in various institutions, including: Galleria d'Arte Moderna in Rome Museo Civico Giovanni Fattori in Livorno Collections of the Livorno Foundation and other civic art galleries. Regular certificate of authenticity with photo is issued. We ensure a reply to your emails within 24 hours REGISTERED IN THE REGISTER OF EXPERTS AND CTU AT THE COURT OF LA SPEZIA