Marco Ercoli - Ritratto
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Marco Ercoli, Ritratto, an oil on canvas portrait measuring 50 by 30 cm, created in 2022, original edition and hand-signed, in excellent condition, Italy, Realism.
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Title: Portrait
Technique: oil painting on canvas
Dimensions: 50x30
Year: 2022
This work presents an intense and inward portrait, built as a psychological presence more than a simple physiognomic image. The face, severe and introspective, emerges strongly from a dark background traversed by deep tones, while the vertical composition heightens the sense of isolation and inner tension.
The lowered gaze and restrained expression suggest a condition of suspension, fragility, and emotional concentration. The painting works by narrative subtraction: it does not describe an episode, but entrusts everything to the density of the face, the bone structure, the shadows, and the relationship between figure and background.
The result is a portrait of strong character, in which the figurative component blends with an almost expressionist sensibility, capable of transforming the subject into a mental, silent, and restless presence.
Marco Ercoli's works have been presented at the Colasanti auction house:
https://www.colasantiaste.com/it/artisti/marco-ercoli-1327
The artist is listed in Arsvalue’s artists catalog:
https://www.arsvalue.com/en/lots/1278322/marco-ercoli-roma-1986-albero-della-vita
Instagram page:
https://www.instagram.com/marco__ercoli/
Marco Ercoli
Artistic Curriculum
Awards and Recognitions
2024: Selected among the “222 Artists to Invest in 2024,” editorial volume curated by Exibart.
2023 – Gualdo Tadino: Realization of the Palio for the 2023 edition of the “Giochi de le Porte,” presented with a standing ovation at the Monumental Church of San Francesco.
2019 – Isernia: Winner P.A.C.I. Award, Quality Award, Auditorium Città d'Isernia.
2012 – France: Colart scholarship at the Atelier "Plessix-Madeuc".
2008 – Rome: Winner of “MarteLive,” Quality Award, painting section.
Solo Exhibitions
2023 – Gualdo Tadino (PG): "In Your Eyes", Museo Hub - Monumental Church of San Francesco, curated by Cesare Biasini Selvaggi.
2022 – Rome: "Epimetheus", Gallery 28 Piazza di Pietra, curated by Giorgia Basili.
2021 – Massa Lubrense (NA): "Night", Art Hotel Villa Fiorella, curated by Giorgia Basili.
2016 – Rome: "7", Curva Pura Gallery, curated by Serena Di Giovanni.
2010 – Rome: "F(R)ame", Einaudi Bookstore.
2009 – Rome: "Collection of Butterflies". Ercoli Contemporary Art Gallery, curated by Carlo Ercoli.
2009 – Rome: "Matter and Ego", Casina Giustiniani Gallery.
Group Exhibitions and Pavilions
2018 – Basel (Switzerland): "Summer Exhibition", Galerie Eulenspiegel.
2018 – Rome: "Profane Liquid, for external use only", Studio Giga, curated by Bianca Catalano.
2015 – Rome: "Radiate", TakeawayGallery.
2015 – Fermo: Stripe Festival Art and Architecture.
2015 – Milan: Affordable Art Fair Milan (AAF), Superstudio Più, Stand E5 (White Noise Gallery).
2015 – Rome: "Any Given Post-it", White Noise Gallery.
2013 – Rome: "First Art Hotel", Galleria Muciaccia.
2012 – Rome: "Rendez-vous", Galleria ArtePerOggi.
2012 – France: "Les Atelier du Plessix-Madeuc", Abbaye St Magloire, Lehon.
2011 – Turin: Venice Biennale, Italy Pavilion.
Installations and Special Projects
2018 – Civitella d'Agliano (VT): "Agora", Permanent Installation, project 1 Artist 1 Day, Contaminazioni d'Arte.
Title: Portrait
Technique: oil painting on canvas
Dimensions: 50x30
Year: 2022
This work presents an intense and inward portrait, built as a psychological presence more than a simple physiognomic image. The face, severe and introspective, emerges strongly from a dark background traversed by deep tones, while the vertical composition heightens the sense of isolation and inner tension.
The lowered gaze and restrained expression suggest a condition of suspension, fragility, and emotional concentration. The painting works by narrative subtraction: it does not describe an episode, but entrusts everything to the density of the face, the bone structure, the shadows, and the relationship between figure and background.
The result is a portrait of strong character, in which the figurative component blends with an almost expressionist sensibility, capable of transforming the subject into a mental, silent, and restless presence.
Marco Ercoli's works have been presented at the Colasanti auction house:
https://www.colasantiaste.com/it/artisti/marco-ercoli-1327
The artist is listed in Arsvalue’s artists catalog:
https://www.arsvalue.com/en/lots/1278322/marco-ercoli-roma-1986-albero-della-vita
Instagram page:
https://www.instagram.com/marco__ercoli/
Marco Ercoli
Artistic Curriculum
Awards and Recognitions
2024: Selected among the “222 Artists to Invest in 2024,” editorial volume curated by Exibart.
2023 – Gualdo Tadino: Realization of the Palio for the 2023 edition of the “Giochi de le Porte,” presented with a standing ovation at the Monumental Church of San Francesco.
2019 – Isernia: Winner P.A.C.I. Award, Quality Award, Auditorium Città d'Isernia.
2012 – France: Colart scholarship at the Atelier "Plessix-Madeuc".
2008 – Rome: Winner of “MarteLive,” Quality Award, painting section.
Solo Exhibitions
2023 – Gualdo Tadino (PG): "In Your Eyes", Museo Hub - Monumental Church of San Francesco, curated by Cesare Biasini Selvaggi.
2022 – Rome: "Epimetheus", Gallery 28 Piazza di Pietra, curated by Giorgia Basili.
2021 – Massa Lubrense (NA): "Night", Art Hotel Villa Fiorella, curated by Giorgia Basili.
2016 – Rome: "7", Curva Pura Gallery, curated by Serena Di Giovanni.
2010 – Rome: "F(R)ame", Einaudi Bookstore.
2009 – Rome: "Collection of Butterflies". Ercoli Contemporary Art Gallery, curated by Carlo Ercoli.
2009 – Rome: "Matter and Ego", Casina Giustiniani Gallery.
Group Exhibitions and Pavilions
2018 – Basel (Switzerland): "Summer Exhibition", Galerie Eulenspiegel.
2018 – Rome: "Profane Liquid, for external use only", Studio Giga, curated by Bianca Catalano.
2015 – Rome: "Radiate", TakeawayGallery.
2015 – Fermo: Stripe Festival Art and Architecture.
2015 – Milan: Affordable Art Fair Milan (AAF), Superstudio Più, Stand E5 (White Noise Gallery).
2015 – Rome: "Any Given Post-it", White Noise Gallery.
2013 – Rome: "First Art Hotel", Galleria Muciaccia.
2012 – Rome: "Rendez-vous", Galleria ArtePerOggi.
2012 – France: "Les Atelier du Plessix-Madeuc", Abbaye St Magloire, Lehon.
2011 – Turin: Venice Biennale, Italy Pavilion.
Installations and Special Projects
2018 – Civitella d'Agliano (VT): "Agora", Permanent Installation, project 1 Artist 1 Day, Contaminazioni d'Arte.
Details
Artist
Marco Ercoli
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Ritratto
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
2022
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
50 cm
Width
30 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Realism
Period
2020+
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