Giovanni Omiccioli – Sunset in Fregene (1966) A lyrical and evocative work, a mature expression of the pictorial poetics of Giovanni Omiccioli, one of the most beloved masters of the Roman School. Description of the Work This oil on canvas, entitled "Sunset in Fregene", masterfully captures the ethereal and changing atmosphere of the Lazio coast at twilight. Subject: The painting presents a landscape view of Fregene, with a strip of land or shore that leads the eye towards the horizon. The foreground is characterized by earthy and pastel tones, interrupted by vibrant touches of green and blue that suggest vegetation and water. Colors and Technique: The real protagonist is the light of the sunset, rendered through a palette of pink, burnt orange, blue and gray that blend in the sky with a touch of lyrical impressionism. Omiccioli uses soft brushstrokes and a soft impasto to create a sense of dreamy melancholy and chromatic harmony, typical of his best production. Technical Details and Provenance Artist: Giovanni Omiccioli Title: Sunset in Fregene Technique: Oil on canvas Measurements: 40×68 cm 91 X 61 cm with frame. Year: 1966 Provenance: The work is accompanied by a historical label from the Contempor Arte gallery of Sergio Denti e C. (Calenzano, FI), which certifies its authenticity, title, dimensions and year. The original selling price indicated on the label is Lire 720,000. The label also includes archive number N. 2420. Signed: Signed lower left: G. Omiccioli. Biographical Notes: Giovanni Omiccioli (1901-1975) Giovanni Omiccioli was a central figure in the Italian artistic scene of the 20th century, inextricably linked to the Roman School and known for his luminous and intimate painting. Formation and Context: Born in Ancona in 1901, he moved to Rome where he trained artistically, coming into contact with personalities such as Mafai, Cagli and Scipione. He joined the group of artists who gave life to the Roman School, a movement that sought an alternative to abstractionism and the Italian Novecento, focusing on expressionistic and tonal painting. Style: His painting is characterized by a poetic lyricism and a great sensitivity to the landscape and daily life. His works are famous for his masterful use of color, with a predilection for pastel tones and rarefied atmospheres. He was able to combine the immediacy of the impressionistic vision with a compositional rigor. Themes: He is especially remembered for his famous seascapes and views of Rome and the Lazio coast, in particular Fregene and Ostia, themes in which he expressed the best of his pictorial vein, fixing the light and vitality of these places on canvas. Awards: He participated in numerous editions of the Venice Biennale and the Rome Quadriennale, consolidating his reputation as one of the most significant Italian painters of the post-war period. This painting is a perfectly preserved example of his art, ideal for collectors who appreciate modern Italian art and the tradition of landscape painting.