Mario Giacomelli (1925–2000) - Papaveri Rossi
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Description from the seller
Artist: Mario Giacomelli
Title: Series inserted in “Papaveri Rossi".
Technique: Vintage gelatin silver print
Photo dimensions: 27.5 x 39.5 cm
Dimensions with matting: 40 x 50 cm
Print date: contemporaneous with the shooting date. Vintage photograph.
Series date: 1964
Paper: Politenata
Photograph stamped on the back with the artist Mario Giacomelli's stamp.
On the back of the photograph there is also the stamp of the Mario Giacomelli Heirs as a guarantee imprint and it certifies its originality.
Condition: Very Good, edges slightly decolorated, as shown in the photographs. (the images you see refer to the work for sale).
“The Papaveri Rossi series by Mario Giacomelli is a stunning collection of color works and abstract landscapes created in the 1960s and 1970s on the Colfiorito plateau and Castelluccio di Norcia. These works are renowned for several features:
- The color choice; Giacomelli is universally known for his unmistakable stark black and white. The series stands out for a delicate, constructive use of color, with a nearly painterly approach.
- The subjects: The focus is on flowering fields of poppies, immersed in the nature and landscape of Umbria.
- Abstraction and the connection with Burri: Aerial and close-up shots transform the fields into true abstract canvases. This strand highlights Giacomelli’s strong human and artistic bond with the great informal master Alberto Burri.
The series was rediscovered and brought to a wide audience through a solo show hosted by the National Gallery of Umbria (curated by Alessandro Sarteanesi), which drew enthusiasts’ attention to these rare unpublished shots.
SHIPPING and PACKAGING will be carried out professionally, and delivery will be via courier.
This work will be insured for its full purchase value.
Artist: Mario Giacomelli
Title: Series inserted in “Papaveri Rossi".
Technique: Vintage gelatin silver print
Photo dimensions: 27.5 x 39.5 cm
Dimensions with matting: 40 x 50 cm
Print date: contemporaneous with the shooting date. Vintage photograph.
Series date: 1964
Paper: Politenata
Photograph stamped on the back with the artist Mario Giacomelli's stamp.
On the back of the photograph there is also the stamp of the Mario Giacomelli Heirs as a guarantee imprint and it certifies its originality.
Condition: Very Good, edges slightly decolorated, as shown in the photographs. (the images you see refer to the work for sale).
“The Papaveri Rossi series by Mario Giacomelli is a stunning collection of color works and abstract landscapes created in the 1960s and 1970s on the Colfiorito plateau and Castelluccio di Norcia. These works are renowned for several features:
- The color choice; Giacomelli is universally known for his unmistakable stark black and white. The series stands out for a delicate, constructive use of color, with a nearly painterly approach.
- The subjects: The focus is on flowering fields of poppies, immersed in the nature and landscape of Umbria.
- Abstraction and the connection with Burri: Aerial and close-up shots transform the fields into true abstract canvases. This strand highlights Giacomelli’s strong human and artistic bond with the great informal master Alberto Burri.
The series was rediscovered and brought to a wide audience through a solo show hosted by the National Gallery of Umbria (curated by Alessandro Sarteanesi), which drew enthusiasts’ attention to these rare unpublished shots.
SHIPPING and PACKAGING will be carried out professionally, and delivery will be via courier.
This work will be insured for its full purchase value.
Details
Artist
Mario Giacomelli (1925–2000)
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Owner or reseller
Title of artwork
Papaveri Rossi
Condition
Fine
Technique
Gelatin-silver print
Height
27.5 cm
Width
39.5 cm
Signature
Stamped
Genre
Nature
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