Painting Rescue of the shipwrecked off the coast of Genoa. ALBERT RIEGER. 19th century.

A magnificent painting by the famous Austrian artist, master of light and shadow, Albert Rieger (1834-1905). The canvas depicts a dramatic scene: the rescue of shipwrecked people off the coast of Genoa. The drama of the scene, the exquisite play of light on the seething waves and the finest elaboration of details create a unique atmosphere of a sea battle and hope for salvation. This work reflects the exceptional skill of Albert Rieger, famous for his landscapes and sea scenes, and conveys a sense of direct presence at the moment of a heroic feat. The painting is signed by the author in the lower right part: A. Rieger. Pinx. The canvas is framed in an original superb gilded stucco frame, emphasizing the artistic value of the work and making it a complete masterpiece. Technique: oil on canvas. Period of creation: third quarter of the 19th century. The canvas measures approximately 68 x 116 cm, and the frame measures approximately 95 x 144 cm. On the back of the canvas is an old label which bears the handwritten title Genoa (marine) A. Rieger, together with an old price and the inscription A. Rieger in Vienna. Also on the back is the stamp Anton Maurer Wien Art Supply Dealer.

Historical information: Albert Rieger (1834–1905) was an Austrian artist best known for his dark, muted landscapes depicting mountains, waterways, and forests. Rieger was born on May 6, 1834 in Trieste, Italy, the son of the renowned artist Giuseppe Rieger, with whom he initially studied art. From 1838, Albert lived in Vienna, where he was inspired by the surrounding landscapes and nature to create his masterpieces. The artist specialized in realistic mountain, sea and rural landscapes, characterized by detailed elaboration, special attention to light and masterful use of contrasts of shadow and light.

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