Enrico Benaglia - Composizione con fontana e stella marina

Splendid and poetic original aquatint/etching by Master Enrico Benaglia (Rome, 1938), a prominent figure in the Italian figurative and surrealist scene of the second half of the twentieth century.
The work perfectly embodies the refined dreamlike and fairy-tale universe typical of the artist.
Within a dense, moving and vibrant vegetation, defined by a fine academic hatch, emerges the iconic silhouette of a traditional public fountain in Roman cast iron (the famous "nasone"). In an exquisitely surreal contrast, a lace-embroidered starfish floats in front of the fountain, creating a suspended and dreamlike atmosphere that unites the marine element with the urban-woodland one.
Details of the work:
• Artist: Enrico Benaglia (Rome, 1938)
• Technique: Original aquaforte/etching on heavyweight paper
• Numbering / Edition: 85/100 (Specimen number 85 of a limited edition of only 100 copies worldwide)
• Artist signatures: Double signature. Hand-signed in pencil by the artist at the bottom right under the plate margin (Benaglia). Also present is the prestigious dry stamp signature on the paper in the lower left corner (E. Benaglia).
• Publisher / Art publisher: Rectangular dry stamp bottom right with the logo and wording of Stamperia d'Arte / Gallery "Il Tetto" (Rome).
Conditions and Framing:
• Condition: Excellent. The paper is fresh, free from moisture staining, tears, creases, or sun yellowing. The margins of the sheet are perfectly protected by the mat.
• Frame: The work is presented within a modern and elegant glossy Bordeaux/granata lacquered frame, complete with protective glass, which chromatically enhances the black-and-white tones of the engraving. The frame is shipped as a complimentary gift with the work (considered a gift; no disputes over transport damage related to the frame alone will be accepted).
Shipping and Packaging:
Professional and extra-protective packaging with bubble wrap and rigid cardboard to guarantee the integrity of the glass and the artwork during transport. Tracked and insured shipping.