Enzo Rosamilia - Anfore

Enzo Rosamilia (Italy, 1955)

Title: Amphoras
Series: The Sun of Pompeii
Year: 1983
Technique: Photography printed and sepia-toned by the artist
Support: Handmade Amalfi paper, 100% cotton – 300 g
Dimensions: 50 × 70 cm
Edition: Unique copy

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Description of the work

Original photograph belonging to the renowned series “The Sun of Pompeii,” made between 1980 and 1983. The work depicts a group of archaeological amphoras arranged in an evocative composition that calls to mind the atmosphere of the ruins of Pompeii.

The photograph was printed directly by the author on handmade Amalfi paper, subsequently sepia-toned, a technique that gives the image a strong tactile quality and a nearly painterly character. The surface of the handmade paper creates an irregular texture that dialogues with the image, turning the photograph into a unique piece halfway between photography and painting.

The series The Sun of Pompeii arises from the impression evoked by the archaeological excavations of the Roman city and consists of 31 photographs sized 50×70 cm with this particular technique of printing on Amalfi paper. 

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Artist biography

Enzo Rosamilia (Auletta, Salerno, March 8, 1955) is an Italian photographer and artist active in contemporary photographic research. He studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts of Naples and since the 1970s has dedicated himself to artistic photography and advertising graphics. 

Since 1978 he has developed a personal technique based on photographic printing on emulsioned Amalfi paper, a handmade paper traditionally used for watercolors and artistic works. This technique, combined with toning and manual interventions, gives his images a unique painterly character. 

Rosamilia has taught photography at the Sabatini-Menna Artistic High School in Salerno and is the author of numerous photographic series dedicated to historical memory, matter, and the marks of time. 

His works have been shown in galleries, museums, and international festivals and are part of public and private collections in several countries, including Italy, France, Spain, Brazil, Russia, Belgium, and South Korea. 

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Exhibitions and participations (selection)

Among the artist’s main international exhibitions and participations:

Solo exhibitions
• 1983 – Ken Damy Photogallery, Brescia
• 1984 – Can Gallery, Seoul (South Korea)
• 1986 – Galleria San Fedele, Milan
• 1989 – Posada del Potro, Córdoba (Spain)
• 1993 – Spazio Foto Zebra 12, Genoa
• 1995 – Centre Culturel de Huy, Liège (Belgium) 

Group exhibitions
• 1981 – São Paulo Biennial, Brazil
• 1982 – Arteder ’82, Bilbao
• 1986 – International Festival of Photography, Museum of Modern Art of Liège
• 1987 – Salon de Tokyo, Japan
• 1993 – Córdoba Photography Biennial, Spain 

Collections
Rosamilia’s works are present in public collections and international institutions, including:
• Bibliothèque Nationale de France – Prints and Photography Department
• Museo Ken Damy, Brescia
• Fototeca 3M, Milano
• Archive of the São Paulo Biennial
• Centro di Documentazione Fotografica, Senigallia 

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Conditions

Excellent overall condition.
The print shows the natural characteristics of handmade Amalfi paper, which are part of the artwork’s creative process.
Shipping

The artwork will be shipped with professional protective packaging to ensure safety during transport.