Musicians
Donatus Buongiorno seemed to have an affection for musicians, as he painted them many times, and these paintings are among his warmest portraits.
He had friends who were musicians, and his son Biagio, born in New York in 1901, became a musician.
Man in Brown Suit Playing Guitar
Circa 1920
Oil on canvas
21-3/4 x 16 in.
Collection of Janice Carapellucci
Man Playing Guitar Near Window
Circa 1920
oil on canvas
23-3/4 x 15-1/2
Collection of Janice Carapellucci
Old Musician with Cello
Circa 1900
Oil on canvas
15-3/4 x 11-3/4 in.
Collection of Janice Carapellucci
Three Merry Musicians
Circa 1920
31 x 20 in.
Oil on canvas mounted on board
Do you know any of these musicians?
Donatus Buongiorno knew musicians and may have painted images of his friends—or may have hired local people in New York, Naples or Solofra, Avellino, to pose for him.
Do you know any of these people? If so, please contact me. I would love to trace who he knew and how he found his models.