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Brother Devil, by Adeodato Malatesta, oil, 1840

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Overview

Brother Devil is a 1840 oil by Adeodato Malatesta, held at Belvedere.

Who painted this?
Adeodato Malatesta
When & what style?
1840
Where can I see it?
Belvedere

About this work

This painting shows a man in a brown hat and red shirt, sitting on a rock. He's wearing a blue jacket, brown pants, and white boots. He has a rifle and a sword by his side. The man is looking to his right, with his left hand touching his hat. The man is sitting in front of a big rock, with a small box and some ropes next to him. There's a horse and a rider in the background, on the left side of the painting. The sky is cloudy and blue. The man in the painting looks like he's on an adventure. You can learn more about the artist who painted this, Adeodato Malatesta.

About the artist

Portrait of Adeodato Malatesta
Artist

Adeodato Malatesta

Adeodato Malatesta (May 14, 1806– December 24, 1891) was an Italian painter, trained in a grand Neoclassical style, depicting mostly of sacred and historic subjects.

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