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Original 1986 mixed‑media portrait on rough jute canvas, titled LEO, signed 'Afoni 86', 100 x 70 cm with 2 cm depth, in excellent condition with natural oil crackle, by an anonymous Italian artist, in the Expressionism/Modernism tradition.
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An artwork that does not whisper, but shouts character. This portrait from 1986 is a blast of pure energy, capable of transforming an entire room with its magnetic, vibrant visual impact. If you’re looking for a piece that can adorn a space with flair and courage, this face in acid tones is the definitive “statement” element: perfect to dominate a bare wall, an industrial loft, or a collection that shuns the banal.
The strength of this painting lies in the intelligent dialogue between the materials. The artist used a masterful mixed technique, laying down a flat, opaque acrylic background to make, by contrast, the density of the subject’s oil paint stand out. The choice of coarse, heavy-weave jute is not just a support, but a tactile protagonist: its rough, primal surface conveys a physical force that pierces space, making every brushstroke deeper and more alive. The heart of the work, however, is in the face. The hollow, blue eyes, devoid of pupils, stop looking at the external world and carry us directly into the artist’s deepest self. It is a portrait of the soul, a metaphysical image that invites introspection, suspended between the modern and the ancestral.
Technical Details of the Work
Artist: Unidentified Painter (signed "Afoni" or "Afori").
Title and Year: LEO, 1986.
Support and Technique: Mixed technique (acrylic background and oil painting) on coarse-jute canvas.
Dimensions: 100 cm (height) × 70 cm (width) × 2 cm (depth).
Signature Details: Signed "Afoni 86" and titled "LEO" at the top right, brush-work in black.
Provenance: Private collection, Italy.
Conditions: The overall condition is excellent for its age. Noted are the crackle characteristics of the paint layer, due to the natural polymerization of the oil over the thickness of the jute, which enhances its authenticity and tactile charm.
Shipping: The artwork will be shipped mounted on its original wooden frame. Packaging will be done professionally.
#: Modernism, Expressionism, Italian Art, Large Format, 1980s.
An artwork that does not whisper, but shouts character. This portrait from 1986 is a blast of pure energy, capable of transforming an entire room with its magnetic, vibrant visual impact. If you’re looking for a piece that can adorn a space with flair and courage, this face in acid tones is the definitive “statement” element: perfect to dominate a bare wall, an industrial loft, or a collection that shuns the banal.
The strength of this painting lies in the intelligent dialogue between the materials. The artist used a masterful mixed technique, laying down a flat, opaque acrylic background to make, by contrast, the density of the subject’s oil paint stand out. The choice of coarse, heavy-weave jute is not just a support, but a tactile protagonist: its rough, primal surface conveys a physical force that pierces space, making every brushstroke deeper and more alive. The heart of the work, however, is in the face. The hollow, blue eyes, devoid of pupils, stop looking at the external world and carry us directly into the artist’s deepest self. It is a portrait of the soul, a metaphysical image that invites introspection, suspended between the modern and the ancestral.
Technical Details of the Work
Artist: Unidentified Painter (signed "Afoni" or "Afori").
Title and Year: LEO, 1986.
Support and Technique: Mixed technique (acrylic background and oil painting) on coarse-jute canvas.
Dimensions: 100 cm (height) × 70 cm (width) × 2 cm (depth).
Signature Details: Signed "Afoni 86" and titled "LEO" at the top right, brush-work in black.
Provenance: Private collection, Italy.
Conditions: The overall condition is excellent for its age. Noted are the crackle characteristics of the paint layer, due to the natural polymerization of the oil over the thickness of the jute, which enhances its authenticity and tactile charm.
Shipping: The artwork will be shipped mounted on its original wooden frame. Packaging will be done professionally.
#: Modernism, Expressionism, Italian Art, Large Format, 1980s.
Details
Artist
Anonymous Artwork
Sold with frame
No
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
LEO
Technique
Acrylic painting, Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
1986
Condition
Good condition
Height
100 cm
Width
70 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Expressionism
Period
1980-1990
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