Alvaro Cattaneo (1938) - Scala

Alvaro Cattaneo (Milan, 1938).

Characteristics of the work
Subject: The work is part of a famous series dedicated to Milan's pavé. In this case, the painting depicts the shadow of a staircase (or a similar structure) projected onto the urban paving.
Technique: It is an oil on canvas executed with a tactile, impasto, spatula technique, which gives tridimensionality and depth to the color.
Signature: The "Alvaro" signature is visible in the bottom right corner, a distinguishing feature common to many of his works.
Style: The artist is known for his play of light and shadow, often using everyday subjects such as bicycles, windowsills, or Milanese architectural elements to explore color and visual contrasts.