Valerio Adami (1935) - Il bacio
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Valerio Adami Il bacio, an original colour lithograph from 1986, hand-signed and hand-numbered, limited to 999 copies, measuring about 35.2 by 47.2 cm on heavy paper, produced in Italy.
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Valerio Adami – “Il bacio” (Der Kuss), 1986
Original, hand-signed and numbered color lithograph
An unusually color-intensive original graphic by the internationally renowned Italian artist Valerio Adami (born 1935 in Bologna). The work “Il bacio” is striking for its characteristic, bold visual language, powerful color palette, and Adami’s typical fusion of figurative representation with clearly delineated color planes.
The present graphic is personally signed by the artist in pencil and numbered. It is part of a limited edition of 999 copies.
Details about the work
Artist: Valerio Adami (1935 Italy)
Title: Il bacio / The Kiss / Der Kuss
Year: 1986
Technique: Color lithography
Material: Heavy, high-quality paper with a fine texture
Sheet overall size: approx. 35.2 × 47.2 cm
Edition: 999 copies
Signature: Hand-signed in pencil
Numbering: Hand-numbered
Condition: Very good condition
About the artist
Valerio Adami, born in 1935 in Bologna, is among the defining representatives of 20th-century Italian art. He gained international recognition especially for his independent, strongly graphic visual language that combines elements of classical figuration with influences from Pop Art and Nouvelle Figuration.
Characteristic of Adami’s works are contrasting colors, bold black lines, and clearly defined planes. Objects and figures are deliberately simplified and reduced to essential forms. Behind the apparent clarity of his compositions lie frequent allusions to literature, history, daily life, and human relationships.
Artistic reflection on “Il bacio”
With “Il bacio” Adami engages a universal and emotionally charged motif: the kiss. Rather than presenting it as a naturalistic scene, he transfers the subject into his unmistakable graphic formal language. Figures, contours, and color fields appear deliberately reduced, giving the depiction a bold, almost symbolic effect.
The powerful color composition and precise line work create an immediate visual presence. At the same time, the restrained presentation allows for different associations and interpretations. It is precisely the interplay of intense color and clear form that makes “Il bacio” a characteristic and decoratively impactful work from Adami’s graphic oeuvre.
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Valerio Adami – “Il bacio” (Der Kuss), 1986
Original, hand-signed and numbered color lithograph
An unusually color-intensive original graphic by the internationally renowned Italian artist Valerio Adami (born 1935 in Bologna). The work “Il bacio” is striking for its characteristic, bold visual language, powerful color palette, and Adami’s typical fusion of figurative representation with clearly delineated color planes.
The present graphic is personally signed by the artist in pencil and numbered. It is part of a limited edition of 999 copies.
Details about the work
Artist: Valerio Adami (1935 Italy)
Title: Il bacio / The Kiss / Der Kuss
Year: 1986
Technique: Color lithography
Material: Heavy, high-quality paper with a fine texture
Sheet overall size: approx. 35.2 × 47.2 cm
Edition: 999 copies
Signature: Hand-signed in pencil
Numbering: Hand-numbered
Condition: Very good condition
About the artist
Valerio Adami, born in 1935 in Bologna, is among the defining representatives of 20th-century Italian art. He gained international recognition especially for his independent, strongly graphic visual language that combines elements of classical figuration with influences from Pop Art and Nouvelle Figuration.
Characteristic of Adami’s works are contrasting colors, bold black lines, and clearly defined planes. Objects and figures are deliberately simplified and reduced to essential forms. Behind the apparent clarity of his compositions lie frequent allusions to literature, history, daily life, and human relationships.
Artistic reflection on “Il bacio”
With “Il bacio” Adami engages a universal and emotionally charged motif: the kiss. Rather than presenting it as a naturalistic scene, he transfers the subject into his unmistakable graphic formal language. Figures, contours, and color fields appear deliberately reduced, giving the depiction a bold, almost symbolic effect.
The powerful color composition and precise line work create an immediate visual presence. At the same time, the restrained presentation allows for different associations and interpretations. It is precisely the interplay of intense color and clear form that makes “Il bacio” a characteristic and decoratively impactful work from Adami’s graphic oeuvre.
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Shipping is carried out securely packed and via DHL with tracking."
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Artist
Valerio Adami (1935)
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Limited edition
Title of artwork
Il bacio
Technique
Lithograph
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
1986
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
35 cm
Width
47 cm
Period
1980-1990
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