Italian school (XX) - Il Coiffeur
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Ink drawing on cardboard depicting 'Il Coiffeur', Italian School
This ink drawing on cardboard represents a scene of a barber or hairdresser, a popular subject in Italian art of the 1940s. The ink technique, with quick and gestural strokes, was commonly used by Italian artists of the period to capture scenes of daily life and traditional trades. The barber theme reflects the interest in portraying popular life and artisanal professions, characteristic of postwar Italian social art.
This type of work attracts collectors of 20th-century Italian art, enthusiasts of drawings and preparatory studies, and scholars of figurative art from the wartime and postwar periods. Enthusiasts of the Italian School appreciate the spontaneity of the stroke, the ability to capture moments of daily life with expressive immediacy, and the documentary value of these works that attest to aspects of Italian popular culture. Such drawings are sought after for their historical-artistic value and for their authenticity in representing mid-20th-century Italian society.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality.
Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
Translated by Google TranslateInk drawing on cardboard depicting 'Il Coiffeur', Italian School
This ink drawing on cardboard represents a scene of a barber or hairdresser, a popular subject in Italian art of the 1940s. The ink technique, with quick and gestural strokes, was commonly used by Italian artists of the period to capture scenes of daily life and traditional trades. The barber theme reflects the interest in portraying popular life and artisanal professions, characteristic of postwar Italian social art.
This type of work attracts collectors of 20th-century Italian art, enthusiasts of drawings and preparatory studies, and scholars of figurative art from the wartime and postwar periods. Enthusiasts of the Italian School appreciate the spontaneity of the stroke, the ability to capture moments of daily life with expressive immediacy, and the documentary value of these works that attest to aspects of Italian popular culture. Such drawings are sought after for their historical-artistic value and for their authenticity in representing mid-20th-century Italian society.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality.
Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
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Artist
Italian school (XX)
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Il Coiffeur
Technique
Ink
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
45 cm
Width
35 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Classical
Period
1940-1950
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