Doleful Science
Neoclassicism
141.0 x 184.0 cm
Museo Vincenzo Vela
The monument dominates the octagonal room at the centre of the villa, all around this colossal work stands the Pantheon del Risorgimento, an assembly of illustrious historical figures who lived for the most part during the years of the Unification of Italy. The Duke of Brunswick died in exile in Geneva, leaving the city an enourmous bequest on condition that a mausoleumwas erected in his honour. Vela was invited to direct the project. Working together with the architect Antonio Croci (1823-84) from Mendrisio, he realized an architectural model which did not match the committee
Vincenzo Vela (1820 – 1891)
Sculptorul svizero-italian Vincenzo Vela (1820-1891) a creat figuri neoclasice și teme patriotice. Explorează operele sale, inclusiv 'Spartacus', la Museo Vela și ArtsDot.
Museo Vincenzo Vela (Ligornetto, Switzerland)
Discover the life & art of Swiss-Italian sculptor Vincenzo Vela at his preserved home-museum! Explore neoclassical masterpieces, patriotic themes, and a unique cultural hub in Ligornetto's Ticino region.
Detalii despre această operă
- Titlu: Doleful Science
- Artist: Vincenzo Vela
- Dimensiuni originale: 141.0 x 184.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Statutul drepturilor de autor: Domeniu public
- Unde poate fi văzută: Museo Vincenzo Vela
- Mișcare artistică: Neoclassicism
- Contextul corpusului: monumental sculpture" , classical ideals
- Cuvinte cheie: 19th century art , museum vela ligornetto , doleful science art
- Luminozitate percepută: brilliant