Still life chromolithograph - late summer fruit & wine - Giuseppe Falchetti (1843-1918) - 20" x 25¼"

A superb Italian still life chromolithograph signed by Giuseppe Falchetti (1843-1918). A glass coup overflows with late summer fruit including peaches, plums, grapes and cherries. Wine, a tureen, a plateful of strawberries and other fruit sits on the table with a branch of cherries in the background. Signed bottom left.

Biography from Gallery Creation

Giuseppe Falchetti - A renowned Italian artist:

Giuseppe Falchetti is an Italian painter born in 1843 and died in 1918, known for his landscapes, still lifes and representations of wines and grapes. Throughout his life, Falchetti created a wide range of works, each with its own personality and flavor. Landscapes One of the main characteristics of Falchetti's paintings is the representation of Italian landscapes. Falchetti chose to paint rural scenes rather than cityscapes, to showcase Italy's natural beauty. He used a luminous color palette and expressive brushstrokes to create vibrant and dynamic landscapes. In his landscapes, Falchetti also showed great attention to detail. Mountains, trees and rivers are rendered with great precision, creating a convincing illusion of depth and realism. Still Life Falchetti was also known for his still lifes, which depicted inanimate objects such as fruits, flowers, books, and musical instruments. In his still lifes, Falchetti used a more subtle color palette and more delicate technique to create soft, poetic images. Objects are often arranged in such a way as to create a harmonious balance and an elegant composition. Wine and grapes Finally, Falchetti is known for his depictions of wine and grapes. In these paintings, Falchetti used a rich, warm color palette to capture the depth and richness of the wines. Grapes are often depicted with stunning realism, creating a compelling illusion of texture and depth.