Ancient Italian painting from the 19th century. Oil on canvas work depicting a character in a tavern with a dog of good pictorial quality. Nicely sized painting with pleasant decor signed lower right (see photo) referable to the painter Federico Alessandro Ciappa (1766 - 1826), lacking authentication. Painting that develops vertically enriched by numerous details (see photo), for antique dealers and collectors.
Painting which remained under a glass cover/protection for several years (now missing) and therefore characterized by still very bright and lively colours. Work complete with non-coeval frame, 20th century, sculpted and gilded in good condition. Painting that has undergone conservative restoration and re-cloth. Overall in good state of conservation. Light painting H 96.5 x W 70.5 cm.