Oil on Canvas, The Sermon of Love: 19th Century Italian School, signed indistinctly
£945
Unveiling the Enchanting Embrace.
The Sermon of Love: 19th Century Italian School, Oil on Canvas in the manner of Jean-Honoré Fragonard 1749-1815
Indistinctly signed, inscribed ‘Roma’ and dated 1886
Immerse yourself in the romantic spirit of the 19th-century Italian School with the enchanting painting, The Sermon of Love, which echoes the masterful style of Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1749-1815). This captivating artwork invites viewers to witness the tender moment between a young couple, showcasing an era’s dedication to love, beauty, and grace.
A Tapestry of Grace and Emotion
Description
Unveiling the Enchanting Embrace.
This enchanting 19th-century Italian School oil painting, titled “The Sermon of Love,” is executed in the romantic Rococo style of Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1749–1815). Indistinctly signed, inscribed “Roma” and dated 1886, the work reflects the enduring influence of French Rococo aesthetics on late 19th-century European painters.
The composition depicts a tender moment between a young couple, embraced within a lush garden setting animated by playful putti. Soft, fluid brushwork and a luminous palette of warm pastels evoke the sensual elegance and emotional intimacy characteristic of Rococo art. The woman’s flowing white dress suggests innocence and purity, while her companion’s darker attire conveys maturity and experience—together creating a narrative of youthful romance and awakening desire.
Surrounding floral motifs symbolise love, fertility, and the fleeting nature of pleasure, reinforcing the painting’s poetic theme. The expressive gestures, intertwined hands, and animated cherubs lend the scene a theatrical yet graceful dynamism, drawing the viewer into its idyllic world.
Painted with meticulous attention to detail and atmospheric depth, this oil on canvas exemplifies the 19th-century revival of Rococo taste, particularly popular among collectors and patrons in Rome during this period. Elegantly framed, the painting offers a refined and decorative presence, ideal for collectors of European academic art, Rococo revival works, or romantic figurative painting.
A highly decorative and evocative work that brings timeless charm, movement, and emotional warmth into any refined interior.
Size 24.5” x 18” (28.6 x 45.7 cm)
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