Bidspirit auction | ATTRIBUTED TO IPPOLITO CAFFI (Belluno,

ATTRIBUTED TO IPPOLITO CAFFI (Belluno, 1809 – Lissa, 1866) - Duello al chiaro di luna - Tempera on cardboard. Dimensions: 67 x 90 cm. An interesting composition of Romantic character attributed to the Italian painter Ippolito Caffi, renowned for his refined vedute and nocturnal scenes with great sensitivity to light. The work depicts a nocturnal duel illuminated by moonlight, developing a dramatic and evocative atmosphere through a delicate treatment of light and the contrasts between shadows and reflections. The scene stands out for its careful spatial construction and the narrative capacity characteristic of 19th-century Italian painting, in which the landscape and setting acquire an essential role within the composition. The use of tempera on cardboard lends a soft texture and a special chromatic subtlety, reinforcing the intimate and theatrical character of the representation. Lot in international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export permit from the country of origin may be required.