Renato Bertelli (1900-1974) - Profilo Continuo del Duce

Rare reproduction of the famous 1933 masterpiece titled "Profilo Continuo del Duce", conceived by the Italian sculptor Renato Bertelli (1900–1974), a prominent figure in the Italian Futurist scene. At first glance it does not look like a classic bust, but those who observe carefully will recognize with astonishment Mussolini’s distinctive profile on every side of the work, thanks to its pronounced jawline. For this reason the work is called "Profilo Continuo del Duce": the profile remains identifiable from 360 degrees, whether viewed from the left, from the right, from the front or from behind. The project, innovative and decidedly avant-garde for its time, evokes mechanical aesthetic elements and linked Mussolini’s image to the role of interpreter of the working class and of the machine. This unusual bust format was often interpreted as a symbol of the omnipresent leader, always vigilant over the country. Art critic Marco Moretti observed that the plastic dynamics of the continuous profile transmit, without rhetoric, the metaphor of a leader who is attentive and always present. The relationship between sculpture and photography is significant: the renowned photographer Robert Mapplethorpe produced a notable image of this work, underscoring its compositional value in fine art photography. This rare and exclusive resin reproduction stands out for its appearance and quality, is finished with a silver-effect patina and rests on a removable base. The resin specimen stands 14 cm tall, mounted on a black base 4 cm high; the total object is thus 18 cm tall, 11 cm wide and 11 cm deep, weighing about 1.2 kg. Shipping will occur immediately after purchase, with tracking and careful packaging.