La sala delle agitate al Bonifacio di Firenze

Telemaco Signorini

Created:
Movement:
1865
Realism
key Notes:
Interior, Atmosphere
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Dimensions:
65.7 x 59.6 cm
medium:
Oil on cardboard
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Telemaco Signorini's "La sala delle agitate al Bonifacio di Firenze" (1865)

"La sala delle agitate al Bonifacio di Firenze", painted by Telemaco Signorini in 1865, is a poignant example of the artist's engagement with social realism. Executed in oil on cardboard, the work captures the interior of a psychiatric hospital in Florence, offering a stark and empathetic portrayal of its female patients. This painting is significant for its unflinching depiction of mental illness, a subject rarely addressed in the art of the period.

Signorini, a prominent member of the Macchiaioli group, was known for his commitment to realism and his innovative use of light and shadow. The Macchiaioli, often considered precursors to the Impressionists, sought to break away from academic conventions by painting en plein air and focusing on contemporary life. Signorini's work, including this painting, reflects his interest in social issues and his desire to depict the realities of 19th-century Italian society.

Description of the work:

"La sala delle agitate al Bonifacio di Firenze" by Telemaco Signorini, created in 1865, is an oil on cardboard painting depicting the interior of a psychiatric hospital in Florence. The work is characterized by its realistic portrayal and somber atmosphere, reflecting the artist's interest in social issues and the conditions of mental health institutions during the 19th century.

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La sala delle agitate al Bonifacio di Firenze