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Lower Half of a Decorative Figure (fragment of a wall decoration), by Giovanni da Udine, unspecified, 1535

Lower Half of a Decorative Figure (fragment of a wall decoration)

Giovanni da Udine

1535

unspecified

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Lower Half of a Decorative Figure (fragment of a wall decoration) is a 1535 unspecified by Giovanni da Udine, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Giovanni da Udine
When & what style?
1535
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting is a fragment of a wall decoration, showing the lower half of a decorative figure. The figure is wearing a long, flowing robe with a red and yellow border. The background is dark, with some lighter areas that suggest a sense of depth. The painting is quite damaged, with cracks and missing pieces. Despite this, the figure's pose and the folds of the robe are still clearly visible. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the work of Giovanni da Udine.

About the artist

Portrait of Giovanni da Udine
Artist

Giovanni da Udine

Giovanni Nanni, also Giovanni de' Ricamatori, better known as Giovanni da Udine (1487–1564), was an Italian painter and architect born in Udine. A painter also named Giovanni da Udine was exiled from his native city in 1472.

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