Pierluigi De Vecchi - Giovanni Carnovali detto Il Piccio. Catalogo ragionato - 1998

Pierluigi De Vecchi’s 1998 catalogue raisonné on Giovanni Carnovali, known as Il Piccio (1804–1873), provides an exhaustive scholarly study of this influential Italian Romantic painter. Carnovali’s distinctive style bridged neoclassicism and romanticism, noted for its lyrical brushwork and expressive portraits. A catalogue raisonné compiles all verified works by the artist, annotated with historical context, stylistic analysis, and provenance, serving as an essential resource for collectors and historians. This publication offers a detailed examination of Carnovali’s contributions to 19th-century art and helps clarify attributions amid a complex body of work.