Felice Giani Collection

The Triumph of Paulus Emilius, between circa 1812 and circa 1813. Creator: Felice Giani
The Triumph of Paulus Emilius, between circa 1812 and circa 1813

Allegory of Justice. Creator: Felice Giani
Allegory of Justice

The School of Rome, c. 1795. Creator: Felice Giani
The School of Rome, c. 1795

A Coffered Dome with Apollo and Phaeton, c. 1787. Creator: Felice Giani
A Coffered Dome with Apollo and Phaeton, c. 1787

Mountainous Landscape with Classical Temple. Creator: Felice Giani
Mountainous Landscape with Classical Temple

Ancient Sacrifice and Head of a Satyr. Creator: Felice Giani
Ancient Sacrifice and Head of a Satyr

Francesco Rosaspina's Drawing School, 1811. Creator: Giulio Tomba
Francesco Rosaspina's Drawing School, 1811

Angelica Resting Under a Tree, from Orlando Furioso, 1810/13. Creator: Felice Giani
Angelica Resting Under a Tree, from Orlando Furioso, 1810/13

The Three Fates, 1810/20. Creator: Felice Giani
The Three Fates, 1810/20

"Venus orders Psyche to fetch the Waters of the Styx", 1792, oil on canvas
6343071 " Venus orders Psyche to fetch the Waters of the Styx", 1792, oil on canvas. by Gianni, Felice (1760-1823); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rosaspinas drawing academy, 1811. Creator: Giulio Tomba
Rosaspinas drawing academy, 1811. Class of male students sketching seated around a table with Italian artist Francesco Rosaspina at the head, with women merely permitted to watch

Soldiers of the Pope before Battle of Faenza, 1797, by Felice Giani (1758-1823), satirical illustration
Italy, 19th century, Napoleonic Wars. The soldiers of the Pope before the Battle of Faenza (Avant garde du pape ou l incroiable a Rome), 1797. Satirical illustration by Felice Giani (1758-1823)

Design Ceiling Decoration Related Virgil Sixth Canto
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Design Decoration Wall Ceiling Gabinetto related
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Artist Model 1758-1823 Pen brown ink brush
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Felice Giani (Italian, 1758 - 1823), A Coffered Dome with Apollo and Phaeton, c. 1787, pen and brown ink with gray, blue, and pink washes over black chalk on wove paper

Allegory on the Life of Canova; Felice Giani, Italian, 1758 - 1823; Italy, Europe; about 1822 - 1823; Black chalk, brown ink, and watercolor; 35.9 x 62.7 cm (14 1/8 x 24 11/16 in.)

Alchemist at work, 19th century
Alchemist at work. 19th-century artwork of an alchemist writing at a desk in a cluttered room which includes chemical equipment (lower centre)

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Felice Giani, an Italian artist born in 1758, was a master of various mediums and subjects. His talent is evident in his diverse body of work, which includes paintings, drawings, and even satirical illustrations. One of his notable works is "Venus orders Psyche to fetch the Waters of the Styx, " painted in 1792. This oil on canvas masterpiece showcases Giani's skillful use of color and composition to depict this mythological scene with grace and beauty. In 1811, Giani became a part of the Rosaspinas drawing academy under the guidance of Giulio Tomba. Here he honed his artistic abilities further and expanded his repertoire. Giani's expertise extended beyond traditional painting techniques. He also excelled in designing ceiling decorations related to Virgil's sixth canto as well as wall ceiling gabinetto designs. These intricate creations showcased his attention to detail and ability to bring stories to life through art. As an artist model himself, Giani understood the human form intimately. His pen brown ink brush sketches from 1758-1823 capture both strength and vulnerability with remarkable precision. Giani's versatility is evident in pieces like "Ancient Sacrifice" and "Head of a Satyr. " Using pen and brown ink, he creates striking images that convey emotion effortlessly. Another example of Giani's mastery is seen in "Allegory of Justice. " With brown ink on paper, he depicts justice personified with meticulous detail while conveying its symbolic significance effectively. Nature also served as inspiration for Giani. In "Mountainous Landscape with Classical Temple, " he captures the grandeur of nature alongside architectural elements seamlessly blending together two contrasting worlds. The coffered dome depicted in "A Coffered Dome with Apollo and Phaeton" showcases Giani's ability to create depth within a confined space while incorporating classical mythology into his design flawlessly.