Mondonna of the Street by Roberto Ferrizzi, Rendition in Pastel Antonia Citrino, Sold.
by Antonia Citrino
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Mondonna of the Street by Roberto Ferrizzi, Rendition in Pastel Antonia Citrino, Sold.
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Antonia Citrino
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Pastel - Pastel
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Madonnina Or Madonna of the Streets. I found this picture, actually a small card, sent to my uncle many years ago. He passed away several years ago and I often wondered what this picture meant to him. I fell in love with it immediately and vowed someday to paint in pastel my own impression. The artist Roberto Ferrizzi painted it in oil. Was b.1854, d.1934. Circa 1894-7. The story goes, the models for this painting were Angelina Cian (age 11) and her younger brother. Although not originally painted as a religious picture this painting became popularized as an image of the Virgin Mary holding her infant son. (It has held a special place in my heart.) Painted on suede board. FEATURED in "Weekly Fun for All," 9/16/13, "Pastel Passion," 9/17/13 and "Old Masters and Paintings," 9/22/13. Have spent approx. 32 hours, only need to finish babys dress and a little touch up around Mary's hood. Its really minor, yet can't seem to apply the finishing touches. Thank you Pittsburg, Pa. For your purchase.
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Antonia Citrino
Thank you, Pittsburgh, Pa for your purchase. Hope you enjoy the Madonna of The Streets rendition as much as I have.
Antonia Citrino
Bill, thank you very much for your lovely comment and being so supportive.............D} D} D}
Bill OConnor
A great painting is never finished Antonia -- Degas collectors would quip that when he visited to make sure your Degas was chained to the wall because he kept trying to make changes, even after the painting was sold! Your Madonna is first rate! L/F
Bill OConnor
...very special description Antonia! A terrific pastel!! L/F
Antonia Citrino replied:
Thank you Bill, it is special, yet unfinished like so many others, appreciate.................D }
Loredana Messina
Super rendition of our Lady, Antonia. May I say that your are truly well deserved features. VF
Constantinos Charalampopoulos
Very beautiful rendition Antonia ! ....looks like as the original ! I love the colors and theme ! F/L
Jane Small
Antonia ,you have captured a beautiful light and tenderness with this lovely pastel painting. It certainly does look like a religious painting at first glance,so it is very interesting that wasn't the original intention. I notice you used "suede board" and imagine that contributed to the lovely soft velvety texture and richness. Wonderful work! v/f
Antonia Citrino replied:
Thank you so very much for your lovely comment Jane. Always enjoy, especially from an artist such as yourself, your extremely beautiful use of pastels.
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