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pretty? There are enough unpleasant things in the world.” His work is undoubtedly impressionistic, but his perspective on life was absolutely realistic.
Canaletto (Giovanni Antonio Canale)
is the most famous view painter the 18th century produced. Born in glorious, decadent
All of the divine Michelangelo’s works are housed in museums and, in a sense, out
of reach for even the wealthiest, most powerful collectors. They are not on the auction block, except perhaps a few of his sketches.
Venice in 1697, he began his career as a painter of theatrical scenery, which was also the profession of his father. But a visit to the Eternal City (Rome) inspired him to turn his attention to topography. He concentrated his energies on capturing dramatic, picturesque images of his beloved Venetia, paintings that are marked by powerful contrasts of shade and light. His views of Venice are remarkably topographically accurate. Canaletto was a highly influential artist, and his nephew, Bernardo Bellotto, carried his style to central Europe, where it was emulated and copied by countless artists. Owing to his renown with British travelers to Italy during the Grand Tour, most of his paintings are housed in museums in Great Britain.
The Italian, Amedeo Modigliani, one of the greatest outsiders among the emigres in Paris in the early 20th century, produced lush nudes and graceful portraits that the world still views, and pursues, with fascination and hunger. During his brief career – he died of tuberculosis and an excess of alcohol and drugs at the age of 35 – his gifts were known only to his contemporaries: Brancusi, Georges Rouault, and other luminaries in a city that, at the time, was a colossal magnet that pulled the greatest artistic talents into its hospitable bosom. He had a particular penchant for
African masks and primitive sculpture, which is apparent in many of his portraits. He is most famous these days for his nudes, but connoisseurs of art still deem his portraits to be sublimely beautiful and awe-inspiring. He once said: “You are not alive unless you know you are living.”
The greatest of the French romantic painters, Eugene Delacroix was inspired
by a visit to Morocco in 1832, as well
as contemporary and historical events.
His use of color was highly influential in
the development of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism. His paintings even influenced the great Picasso, whose works, by the way, remain the most sought after in the world. Born in 1798 in Charenton-St.- Maurice, France, Delacroix was mightily prolific, producing hundreds of paintings and great numbers of murals and sketches. He perceived the Moroccan culture as ancient, proud, exotic, and enthralling. He said of
it: “I am quite overwhelmed by what I have seen.” This is the very sentiment one feels when viewing one of his many masterpieces. His works are spread across the globe with
a sizeable number to be enjoyed in the United States. Baudelaire, the great French poet and critic, once said of him: “He is
the last great artist of the Renaissance and
the first modern.” Delacroix rediscovered the essence and spirit of Michelangelo, and once exclaimed, “Familiarity with the work of Michelangelo has exalted and elevated every subsequent generation of painters.” He also derived inspiration from the great Venetian masters who “perform miracles of color without any derogation of beauty.” His paintings are most deserving of a viewing by any lover of fine art, and, if you can afford it, there are many to be acquired in the auction houses. See for yourself.
There are countless works of sublime art – sculptures, paintings, sketches, etc. – both residing comfortably in museums around
the world – the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, London’s National Gallery of Art, the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, the Prado Museum in Madrid, the Louvre in Paris, the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, the Vatican Museums, the Peggy Guggenheim in Venice, to name but a few – and in private collections. Many of the great masters’ works are sought after in the auctions that are held primarily
in the world’s large cultural centers – Paris, London, Milan, Rome, New York–and if you can scrounge up a small fortune in pounds, euros, or dollars, one of them might very well find itself a home above your fireplace. Good hunting. IAH
From The Bay of Naples
to The Delaware River
ESTABLISHED 1976
The Sena Family invites you to come and enjoy
La Famiglia Restaurant
Celebrating 42 years with 1976 Prices !
Nostalgia Menu 1976
1976 MENU AT 1976 PRICES
ANTIPASTI
By: Barbara Ann Zippi www.CiaoBellaLivingItalianStyle.World.
Celebrating 45 years and thanking our loyal customers and new friends.
Calamari Fritti $5.95
Opened in 1976, La Famiglia, run by the Sena Family, has
Fried calamari served with a spicy tomato sauce
Funghi e Prosciutto $6.95
Wild mushrooms and prosciutto sautéed with garlic and
extra virgin olive oil
Insalata Cesare $4.95
Iceberg lettuce dressed with our original Sena-style Caesar dressing
Insalata Mama Sena for Two $8.5
Romaine lettuce, boiled potato, onion and tomato
Cozze Napoletane $5.95
Mussels in a Red or White sauce
Mozzarella alla Milanese $5.95
Lightly fried prosciutto layered between breaded mozzarella
Insalata di Pomodori $4.50
Tomatoes and onions dressed with a balsamic vinaigrette
LE PASTE
Ziti alla Genovese $5
Ziti served with a white wine, onion, carrot and celery sauce
kept it’s regular menu prices with no changes since 2013,
serving an Award Winning Old World inspired menu with
a touch of Napoletano for over 40 years in business. Now, a
new tradition, inspired by an oversized 1976 Menu Board in
1976 MENU AVAILABLE TUESDAY THRU SATURDAY
the office, a 1976 Nostalgia Menu created with 1976 Pric-
FOR DINNER JUNE, JULY, AND AUGUST
es served during July and August. It’s their way of saying “Thank You” to loyal patrons, who feel like family, and in- troLdaucFinagmthigislitaimRelesstoclraassnicteto new generations of diners.
8 South Front Street • Philadelphia
It takes a commitment today to honor 1976 prices, and that’s just what La Famiglia is all about. A commitment to quality and honesty blended in with a love of sharing the Sena family’s csulture and roots.
The Sena Family tradition of culinary excellence dates back to early 1947 when Carlo “Papa” Sena began to cook in postwar Naples and immigrated to the United States for work as a Master Chef in Philadelphia.
A ‘family meeting’ about Papa’s employment lead to a ‘fam- ily decision’ to open a restaurant as ‘a family’. And, in 1976, “Mama” Josephina, daughter Rosa, and sons Gino, Luca,
seven ‘water wells’ from the 1700’s. Believing in preservin traditions and history, The Water Well enclave in The Win Cellar is where “La Famiglia” photo has a place of honor.
Didn’t every Italian household have a cellar for cooking an preserving food and wine. In a private, Behind the Scene Cellar tour, you find the ‘traditional Italian oven in the base ment’ slowly roasting their signature bread sticks and refrig erators stocked with that night’s selection of home-mad Italian desserts. Looking further you find a room with im ported Italian linen napkins and an in house laundry facilit
The Sena famlily believes you ‘eat with you eyes first’, the
Gnocchi Pesto $5.95
Giuseppe and Maurizio, all worked in renovating a ’shell’
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