L. Stefanelli (Italian, 19th Century)
Cavalier in an Interior
Oil on board | Signed lower left “L. Stefanelli, Roma”
Painting: 16” x 13” | Frame: 28” x 24” x 4”
Rome, Italy | Circa mid-to-late 19th century
This richly evocative 19th-century oil painting by Italian artist L. Stefanelli presents a romantic vision of a cavalier in an opulent interior. The figure, elegantly attired in a feathered hat, lace collar, and sash, embodies the theatrical grandeur of Renaissance-inspired costume. With sword in hand and a carved strongbox at his side, the cavalier strikes a pose of authority, while a dramatic drapery backdrop heightens the sense of depth and atmosphere.
Stefanelli, active in Rome during the 19th century, is known for his finely detailed genre scenes and historical interiors, often capturing the romance and pageantry of earlier centuries. Though little documented in academic sources, his works appear in 19th-century auction records and private collections, admired for their charm, storytelling, and richly textured brushwork.
Condition is sound, with minor craquelure and natural varnish discoloration consistent with age. The painting is presented in a deeply carved giltwood frame—a grand, likely later addition—that enhances the work’s drama and museum-quality presence.
An exquisite example of Continental romanticism, this painting embodies the 19th-century fascination with chivalric history and would appeal to collectors of Italian school genre painting and antique costume portraiture.
L. Stefanelli (Italian, 19th Century)
Cavalier in an Interior
Oil on board | Signed lower left “L. Stefanelli, Roma”
Painting: 16” x 13” | Frame: 28” x 24” x 4”
Rome, Italy | Circa mid-to-late 19th century
This richly evocative 19th-century oil painting by Italian artist L. Stefanelli presents a romantic vision of a cavalier in an opulent interior. The figure, elegantly attired in a feathered hat, lace collar, and sash, embodies the theatrical grandeur of Renaissance-inspired costume. With sword in hand and a carved strongbox at his side, the cavalier strikes a pose of authority, while a dramatic drapery backdrop heightens the sense of depth and atmosphere.
Stefanelli, active in Rome during the 19th century, is known for his finely detailed genre scenes and historical interiors, often capturing the romance and pageantry of earlier centuries. Though little documented in academic sources, his works appear in 19th-century auction records and private collections, admired for their charm, storytelling, and richly textured brushwork.
Condition is sound, with minor craquelure and natural varnish discoloration consistent with age. The painting is presented in a deeply carved giltwood frame—a grand, likely later addition—that enhances the work’s drama and museum-quality presence.
An exquisite example of Continental romanticism, this painting embodies the 19th-century fascination with chivalric history and would appeal to collectors of Italian school genre painting and antique costume portraiture.