Joseph Wallace King dit Vinciata (1911-1996) - Broken Silence

“Broken Silence” is a famous work by American painter Joseph Wallace King (1911-1996), who signed under the pseudonym Vinciata in reference to a Florentine castle. Subject and style: It is a mysterious and romantic portrait of a young woman (often depicted sitting on a low wall, dressed in bluish-gray and white tones, with a landscape or fortified city in the background). Supports: Very popular in the mid-20th century (1950s to 1970s), this composition was reproduced on canvas, lithographs, or enamelled plates (notably the HELKA enamels), often framed in molded wood with classic gilding.