The life and the works of Cesare Tallone, renowned portraitist and painter spokesman for the female beauty, explored in the exhibition “Woman, Muse, Artist” at the Villa Bassi Rathgeb Museum, few far away from the Abano Ritz, from the 14th of September 2024 to the 12th of January 2025. We invite you to discover the nuances of the human soul and to immerse yourself in a reflection on the female figure in the Italy of the late 19th and early 20th century.
Cesare Tallone: life and works
Cesare Tallone, born in Milan in 1853, is a master in the art of portraiture and the representation of female beauty. He was the personal portrait painter of Queen Margherita, as well as the founder of one of the first schools of women’s painting.
His passion for the art has always guided his life, leading him to explore the different nuances of the human soul in order to show them to us through his brush.
“Woman, Muse, Artist”
The exhibition “Woman, Muse, Artist” will take place at Villa Bassi Rathgeb Museum from the 14th of September 2024 to the 12th of January 2025 and it stems from an in-depth study of the Museum’s permanent collection, with a focus on the works of Cesare Tallone.
Gender paintings, portraits and photographs bring the visitor to a reflection on the representation and self-representation of the female figure and on the role of women in the Italian society between the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century.
The feminine elegance from Tallone’s eyes
The exposed works embody the essence of femininity, offering an intimate look at the relationship between the woman as muse and the artist. A kaleidoscope of images that become the emblem of a society in full transformation.
In this free and open context, some well-known portraits come to life, such as that of actress Lina Cavalieri from the Campari posters or the “scandalous” female nude from the early 1900s. Among the most recurrent subjects are the poetess Eleonora Tango, the artist’s wife, and her children Guido and Irene in the guise of shepherdesses, ciociare or housewives.
Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity for discovery and contemplation. We look forward to seeing you at the Hotel Abano Ritz, just a few meters from the Villa Bassi Rathgeb Museum, for a stay of beauty, culture and excellence.
