Luciano Coppola (XX) - Cristo

Unique and original painting on canvas in oil and mixed media with gold leaf, 50x40 cm, from 1983, signature and authentication by the artist written on the back of the canvas. The certificate of authenticity document will be attached to the painting.

Luciano Coppola is an Italian painter whose artistic activity stood out, particularly from the 1980s, for a painting language of expressionist and materialist imprint. Working mainly in the Roman context, Coppola developed a personal style characterized by a dense and vibrant application of color, often applied with a spatula to confer three-dimensionality to the canvas.

Stile e Poetica
The painting of Coppola sits in that strand of contemporary figuration that favors emotion and gesture over didactic realism. His works are characterized by:

Ricerca Materiale: The artist uses pigment as a structural element, creating rough surfaces that interact with ambient light.

Sintesi Formale: The subjects, whether landscapes or sacred figures, are distilled through decisive brushstrokes and clear color contrasts, typical of a modern and introspective sensibility.

Tematica Sacra: A substantial portion of his production is devoted to Christian iconography, interpreted with a strong dramatic and spiritual sense, where the use of color (such as deep reds and luminous yellows) serves to emphasize the pathos of the scene.

Note sul Mercato e Collezionismo
The works of Luciano Coppola are present in several Italian private collections. His early-80s production, such as the works executed in Rome in 1983, is particularly appreciated by collectors for the freshness of the gesture and the solidity of the compositional setup. The artist's habit of authenticating his works on the back with handwritten dedications and place/date indications gives his pieces added value in terms of traceability and historical guarantee.