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Set of four watercolours of Orientalist street scenes by Rappini

Creator: Vittorio Rappini
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Set of four watercolours of Orientalist street scenes by Rappini
Italian, Early 20th Century
Paper: Height 34cm, width 23cm
Frame: Height 53cm, width 39cm, depth 3cm

This set of four watercolour paintings is by the Italian artist Vittorio Rappini (1877-1939), known for his expertly rendered Orientalist genre scenes. This quartet from the Mayfair Gallery collection provide charming glimpses into daily Middle Eastern life.

The paintings sit within giltwood frames, with the titles and artist inscribed on the lower edge. The scenes are respectively entitled ‘A Street Scene in Tripoli’, ‘The Water Carriers’, ‘Interior of a Harem’, and ‘A Fruit Seller’. The paintings are populated by various women engaged in daily activities, selling their produce, or waiting for custom. Their brightly coloured garments and headscarves stand out beautifully against the more neutral backdrop.

Smaller figures can be seen walking through the cobbled streets in the background, helping to bring the scenes to life. The Orientalist setting is marked by the distinctive architecture, constructed from pale stone that contrasts wonderfully with the bright blue sky. Each painting includes several exceptionally rendered smaller details that catch the viewer’s eye, such as baskets of fruit or patterned textiles.

Each painting is signed ‘Rappini’ in the lower right-hand corner.

Rendered in beautiful pastel shades, these four watercolours make a fine set for any keen collector of Orientalist works.

Artist/Maker: Vittorio Rappini

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Watercolour, paper, giltwood.
Creation Date:	Early 20th Century
Styles / Movements:	Other
Dealer Reference #:	17571
Incollect Reference #:	734825

Dimensions

W.	15.35 in;	H.	20.87 in;	D.	1.18 in;
W.	39 cm;	H.	53 cm;	D.	3 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.