Still life painting by listed Italian painter Francesco Malacrea (1812 - Triest - 1886). He studied at the Academy in Venice, specialized in still lifes with flowers and fruits. Celling painting by Malacrea are situated in the Palace Sartorio, Triest and a few still lifes - in the city museum Revoltella in Triest.

Literature: "General Artist´s Lexicon " by Thieme/Becker, Leipzig, 1999; AKL Index. , Comanducci I, 1982.

Inscription: signed lower right.

Technique: oil on canvas. Original period gilt frame.

Measurements: unframed w 17 1/2" x h 27 1/2" (44,5 x 70 cm), framed w 24 " x h 34 1/4" (61 x 87 cm)

Condition: in very good condition.