Italian Watercolor Ca. 1890 by Listed Artist Roberto Rascovich, Chicago IL

Fine Art : Paintings : Watercolor

 

Offering this exceptionally fine original Italian watercolor by the listed artist Roberto Rascovich. I have included some biographical information at the end of this description. The sight are of the painting (what you see when matted) is 9 ¾ by 12 3/8 inches. Sold unframed. Excellent condition. The painting is signed by the artist in the lower right corner “R. Rascovich, Rome” and most likely dates to around 1890 giver or take a few years.

As you can see from the images, the handling of light and shadow in the picture is superb. The face of a young maiden filling a water jug is highlighted and contrasted against a dark figure standing next to what appears to be livestock. Exactly what is happening in this picture is a mystery. This painting has that “look” and will be a cherished part of any serious Italian watercolor collection.

ROBERTO RASCOVICH, (Born: 1857, Spalata, Dalmatia, Yugoslavia, Died: 1905, Chicago, Illinois), circa 1897.

Studied: Imperial Acad., Vienna; Royal Acad., Venice; Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Paris; Rome. Exhibited: Brooklyn AA, 1885; AIC; Rome WCS (medal); Western Wash. Indust. Expo, 1891; Chicago, 1897 (prize); Columbian Expo, 1893 (prize). Member: Int. S., Rome; WCS, Rome. Work: Smithsonian American Art Museum; Tacoma Pub. Lib., WA. Sources: WW01; Trip and Cook, Washington State Art and Artists, 1850-1950. Also Known as: Roberto Benjamino Rascovich, Robert Rascovich, Roberto Benjamine Rascovich, Robert B. Rascovich.

Item ID: RAS09172006