Emilio Notte (1891-1982) - Pinocchio

An enchanting mixed-media work on paper by Emilio Notte, one of the most original and cultured figures in 20th‑century Italian art, centered on the theme of Pinocchio, a symbolic and narratively recurring figure in the artist’s imagination.

The composition features stylized and dynamic characters, built through a segmented and rhythmic structure, reminiscent of formal decomposition with Futurist and Cubist origins. The scene is animated by a choral movement, almost theatrical, in which Pinocchio emerges as the narrative and symbolic focal point, suspended between fairy tale, irony, and existential reflection.

The use of mixed media affords Notte great expressive freedom:
• The bold graphic mark structures the figures
• the chromatic fields – blue, greens, ochres and purples – create depth and rhythm
• The symbolic elements (stars, the moon, costumes) evoke a dreamlike and allegorical world

Artwork signed in the upper-right corner, perfectly attributable to the artist's mature body of work, in which figuration merges with a modern and narrative vision.