The essence
A terracotta sculpture depicting an elderly fruit seller, attributed to G. Vaccaro and dating to the nineteenth century. The figure is portrayed in a moment of everyday life, carrying a large basket filled with fruit, reflecting an iconography deeply rooted in Sicilian popular culture.
The expressive modelling of the face, the careful treatment of the drapery, and the naturalism of the pose give the work a strong narrative character. An interesting example of nineteenth-century production from Caltagirone, renowned for the quality of its decorative terracottas and representations of local life.
Provenience
- Italian private collection.
Technical specifications
- Period
- 19th century (XIX)
- Dimensions
- H 33 x W 13 cm
- Material
- Terracotta
