Walter Valentini (1928) - La Porta del tempo,La città del sole

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La Porta del tempo, La città del sole is an abstract architectural aquaforte from 1987 by Walter Valentini, signed, on Colombe paper Moulin de Larroque, 45 × 31 cm, edition III/X, Italy.

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Walter Valentini wallet containing 2 etchings, explicitly requested by the Italian stylist 'Basile'.

The City of the Sun, 1987.
Etching
Slab 27.2 cm by 21, sheet 45 by 31.
Carta Colombe - Moulin de Larroque.
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The door of time, 1987.
Etching
Slab 27.2 cm x 21 cm, sheet 45 x 31.
Carta Colombe - Moulin de Larroque.
(From Wikipedia)
Walter Valentini, in a conversation with art critic Luciano Caprile, speaks of calcography as a discipline that embodies something 'sacred': 'It is like performing a ritual when you engrave; and the way the work is printed is ritualistic. The gestures you use when touching the paper are rituals; when you wet it, when you place it on the press bed; and finally, when it returns the mark you had previously only imagined.'

Walter Valentini wallet containing 2 etchings, explicitly requested by the Italian stylist 'Basile'.

The City of the Sun, 1987.
Etching
Slab 27.2 cm by 21, sheet 45 by 31.
Carta Colombe - Moulin de Larroque.
e

The door of time, 1987.
Etching
Slab 27.2 cm x 21 cm, sheet 45 x 31.
Carta Colombe - Moulin de Larroque.
(From Wikipedia)
Walter Valentini, in a conversation with art critic Luciano Caprile, speaks of calcography as a discipline that embodies something 'sacred': 'It is like performing a ritual when you engrave; and the way the work is printed is ritualistic. The gestures you use when touching the paper are rituals; when you wet it, when you place it on the press bed; and finally, when it returns the mark you had previously only imagined.'

Details

Artist
Walter Valentini (1928)
Edition number
III / X
Edition
Limited edition
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Title of artwork
La Porta del tempo,La città del sole
Technique
Etching
Signature
Signed
Country of Origin
Italy
Year
1987
Condition
Good condition
Colour
Black, White
Height
45 cm
Width
31 cm
Depiction/Theme
Architecture
Style
Abstract
Period
1980-1990
Sold with frame
No
ItalyVerified
Private

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