Opdateret november 2026 · rangeret efter vores popularitetsscore (søgninger, besøg og ordrer for hvert værk) · 65 værker af Silvestro Lega i vores katalog
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Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi (1861) er det maleri af Silvestro Lega, der fanger flest blikke. Derefter falder blikket på Head of the Virgin Mary from Perugino (1845) og Portrait of his brother Ettore as a child (1855). Blandt de 65 værker af Silvestro Lega i vores katalog er disse 65 de mest berømte, hver især et unikt originalværk præsenteret med sit årstal, sit museum og årsagen til dets tidløse betydning.
Created in 1861, the portrait emerges from a period of intense political movement in Italy. The subject's attire and the presence of the rifle suggest a connection to the military campaigns and the rugged lifestyle associated with the era's political shifts. The painting reflects the 19th-century movement toward realism, prioritizing direct observation and the accurate depiction of the human form within a natural setting.
The artwork titled Head of the Virgin Mary from Perugino is a portrait created by the artist Silvestro Lega. This depiction focuses on the subject of the Virgin Mary, presented in a close-up view that emphasizes the head and shoulders. The work is dated to about 1845.
A young boy sits in a moment of profound stillness, his gaze meeting the viewer with a calm, somewhat melancholic expression. He is positioned slightly off-center, a bust-length figure that feels immediate and intimate. The soft light, descending from the upper left, brushes against the contours of his face, casting gentle shadows that grant his features a palpable three-dimensional volume. There is a sense of weight to his presence, as…
The scene unfolds within the quiet confines of Among the flowers in the garden, an oil on canvas that captures a fleeting moment of stillness. Silvestro Lega, a significant figure in 19th-century Italian art, brings this garden to life through his careful observation of the natural world. The work dates to about 1862, a period when the artist's hand began to move toward a more profound engagement with the reality…
In "Camp of Zouaves" by Silvestro Lega, the composition follows a horizontal format that emphasizes the breadth of the military encampment. A central tent dominates the middle ground, acting as a focal point for the surrounding activity. To the left, a soldier blowing a horn provides a strong vertical element that draws the eye through the scene. The foreground is characterized by rough terrain and various scattered details, establishing a…
![The water wheel [sketch] (1863) af Silvestro Lega](/media/artworks/images-full/88/9b/889b993708d9cffdd59a8cada572f5e8.jpg)
In The water wheel [sketch], Silvestro Lega organizes a horizontally oriented scene that emphasizes the structural length of the machinery. The water wheel dominates the central portion of the composition, acting as the primary anchor for the viewer's eye. A lone figure is positioned near the wheel, providing a sense of scale and human presence within the rural setting. This arrangement focuses the viewer's attention on the intersection of mechanical…
The oil painting titled In the cellar was executed by the artist Silvestro Lega. This work, created in 1870, is rendered in oil on canvas. The piece measures 27 x 35 cm.
Two figures sit anchored in a moment of stillness. They are caught in the soft, diffused light of a private afternoon, their bodies turned toward one another in a shared, silent communion. One figure wears a dress of pale blue, a cool note against the warmth of the surrounding world. They are engaged in the simple act of reading, a gesture that pulls the viewer into their intimate circle. The…
The Reading by Silvestro Lega is an oil painting on canvas created about 1867. The work depicts a young woman seated upon a wooden bench. She is positioned in a state of quiet focus, her attention directed toward a book held in her hands. The scene is set against a backdrop of textured walls and a window with closed shutters, creating a contained, domestic environment.
In The painter, Silvestro Lega presents a young woman positioned slightly off-center within the confines of her studio. The vertical composition emphasizes her presence, focusing the viewer's attention on her figure as she gazes downward toward a painter's palette held in her hands. This downward gaze suggests a moment of quiet contemplation or intense focus on her craft. At the base of the scene, a rug provides a grounding element…
The Dying Mazzini (Mazzini morente)1873 · Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art
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Woman sitting by a window sewing1872
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In the garden1883
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Pitcher painted with bust of a young woman and floral motifs1885
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Man writing1885
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Portrait of a peasant woman1890
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Head of a boy1890
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Woman from Gabbro1888
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Bust of a young girl1887
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Peasant women from Gabbro1889
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Peasant woman at rest1890
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La visita1868 · Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna
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Bust of a peasant woman1873 · Palazzo Pitti
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Villa Batelli along the Affrico river1863
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Il primo dolore1863
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Landscape1860
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Portrait of a Child1861
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Farmhouses1864
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Courtyard entrance1864
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Little country church1874
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Woman from Gabbro1885
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The house of Don Giovanni Verità1885
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The hut on the farm1880
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Garden in Bellariva1884
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Farmhouse with haystack1880
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Country Girl Leaning against a Ladder1885
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Farmhouse and haystacks1888
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Church of San Michele in Crespina1886
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Pagliai al sole1890
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Figure of a woman
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Seated man
42
Young peasant woman
43
The maid of the Bandini house
44
Don Verità
45
The spinner
46
Young peasant woman
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Peasant woman from Gabbro
48
The letter
49
Don Giovanni
50
The stitcher of lace trimmings for women's dresses
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The Bandini sisters1890 · Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Trento and Rovereto
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The owner of the farm1887 · Palazzo Pitti
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Ritorno dei bersaglieri italiani da una ricognizione1861 · Palazzo Pitti
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Head of a woman1885 · Pinacoteca di Brera
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Self-portrait1861 · Galleria degli Uffizi
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In the villa1880 · Palazzo Pitti
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A Walk in the Garden1870
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Woman with ivy1887
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The pergola1864 · Palazzo Pitti
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Signora al Pianoforte
61
The courier's horse
62
Small village with battlements
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Il pergolato (also known as Il dopopranzo)1868 · Civica Galleria d'Arte Moderna
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The painter Tommasi painting in the garden1885
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Il canto di uno stornello1867 · Palazzo Pitti
De fire motiver, der optræder hyppigst i disse originaler, hver med sit fineste eksempel.
De 8 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.
| Museum | By | Værker af Silvestro Lega | Malerier fra denne liste |
|---|---|---|---|
 Palazzo Pitti |
Firenze | 6 | Bust of a peasant woman, The owner of the farm, Ritorno dei bersaglieri italiani da una ricognizione |
 Pinacoteca di Brera |
Milano | 2 | Portrait of his brother Ettore as a child, Head of a woman |
 Pinacoteca metropolitana di Bari or Pinacoteca C. Giaquinto |
Bari | 1 | The reading |
 Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art |
Providence | 1 | The Dying Mazzini (Mazzini morente) |
 Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna |
Rom | 1 | La visita |
 Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Trento and Rovereto |
1 | The Bandini sisters | |
 Galleria degli Uffizi |
Firenze | 1 | Self-portrait |
 Civica Galleria d'Arte Moderna |
Milano | 1 | Il pergolato (also known as Il dopopranzo) |
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The artwork titled Head of the Virgin Mary from Perugino is a portrait created by the artist Silvestro Lega. This depiction focuses on the subject of the Virgin Mary, presented in a close-up view that emphasizes the head and shoulders. The work is dated to about 1845.
A young boy sits in a moment of profound stillness, his gaze meeting the viewer with a calm, somewhat melancholic expression. He is positioned slightly off-center, a bust-length figure that feels immediate and intimate. The soft light, descending from the upper left, brushes against the contours of his face, casting gentle shadows that grant his features a palpable three-dimensional volume. There is a sense of weight to his presence, as…
Created in 1861, the portrait emerges from a period of intense political movement in Italy. The subject's attire and the presence of the rifle suggest a connection to the military campaigns and the rugged lifestyle associated with the era's political shifts. The painting reflects the 19th-century movement toward realism, prioritizing direct observation and the accurate depiction of the human form within a natural setting.
The oil painting titled In the cellar was executed by the artist Silvestro Lega. This work, created in 1870, is rendered in oil on canvas. The piece measures 27 x 35 cm.
This oil on canvas, titled In the garden, was painted by Silvestro Lega in 1883. It represents a quiet moment of domesticity, captured through the artist's characteristic focus on the nuances of everyday life. Lega, a significant figure in 19th-century Italian art and a leading member of the Macchiaioli movement, brings a sense of calm to this specific composition.
In this intimate portrait of a peasant woman, we encounter a quiet moment of introspection captured by Silvestro Lega. The work, which dates to about 1890, presents a study of a single individual rendered with a profound sense of dignity. It is a piece that reflects the artist's deep engagement with the realities of everyday life, a hallmark of his approach during this period of his career.
Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi (1861). Derefter følger Head of the Virgin Mary from Perugino (1845) og Portrait of his brother Ettore as a child (1855).
35 år gammel: Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi er fra 1861, og Silvestro Lega blev født i 1826.
Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi, Head of the Virgin Mary from Perugino, Portrait of his brother Ettore as a child, Among the flowers in the garden, Camp of Zouaves, The water wheel [sketch], In the cellar, Reading, The reading og The painter. Ranglisten ovenfor viser det enkelte værks årstal og museum.
Vores katalog indeholder 65 værker af Silvestro Lega, dateret fra 1845 til 1890.
Primært i Palazzo Pitti (Firenze), Pinacoteca di Brera (Milano) og Pinacoteca metropolitana di Bari or Pinacoteca C. Giaquinto (Bari). Museumslisten ovenfor viser dem alle.
I 1860s: 19 af de 65 værker på denne side blev skabt dengang, herunder Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi.
På denne side er det tidligste Head of the Virgin Mary from Perugino (1845) og det seneste Portrait of a peasant woman (1890).
Woman (11), Portrait (10) og Landscape (8), fordelt på de 65 værker på denne side.
Oil On Canvas, for 16 af de 65 værker på denne side.
Realism, baseret på originalerne på denne side.
Bust of a peasant woman, The owner of the farm og Ritorno dei bersaglieri italiani da una ricognizione: Palazzo Pitti, Firenze har 6 af værkerne på denne side.
Silvestro Lega var en betydelig skikkelse i det 19. århundredes italienske kunst, anerkendt som en førende kunstner inden for Macchiaioli-bevægelsen. Hans værk legemliggør en dedikation til realismen og observationen af dagliglivet, vævet sammen med hans engagement i sin tids politiske strømninger.
![The water wheel [sketch] (1863), Silvestro Lega](/media/artworks/images-thumb/e1/41/e141967427b2ee10759e0082b483425d.jpg)
