Renato Bertelli (1900-1974) after - Profilo continuo del Duce
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This unsigned resin reproduction of Renato Bertelli’s 1933 *Profilo continuo del Duce* has a silver-coloured finish and a wooden base, and measures 18 cm high.
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This is a rare reproduction of the famous 1933 masterpiece titled 'Continuous Profile of the Duce,' designed by the Italian artist Renato Bertelli (1900 - 1974), who was an important representative of the modern artistic movement Futurism, which gained traction during Mussolini's regime.
At first glance, this does not look like a bust, but closer inspection reveals, with wonder, from every side of this work of art the characteristic profile of Mussolini with his powerful jawline.
Hence the title 'Continuous Profile of the Duce,' as the profile of Mussolini is continuously recognizable (360 degrees) no matter which way the object is turned: the profile remains constantly visible on the left, on the right, in front, and behind!
The ingenious design was considered (and still is) highly innovative, cutting-edge, and progressive for that era and recalls similarities with a mechanical component of the machine era, which complemented Mussolini's self-proclaimed image as defender of the working class.
The design, unusual in its style, was also a symbol of the 'omnipresent leader who always held everything and everyone under control.'
The Italian art critic Marco Moretti expressed it this way: The dynamic plasticity of this profile of the Duce, visible from every point, launched—without rhetoric—the metaphor of a vigilant and tireless leader who sees and protects everything.
The concept is tied to stop-motion photography design, and this did not escape the famous photographer Robert Mapplethorpe: he produced a famous artistic photo of an example of this bust (see Google 'Mapplethorpe Mussolini bust').
This resin reproduction is extraordinary in appearance and quality because it is finished with a silver-colored finish and mounted on a ceramic base.
The 14 cm tall resin bust is firmly mounted on a black lacquered wooden base 4 cm high, and the entire object (two parts together) is 18 cm tall, 10 cm wide, and 10 cm deep, weighing 1.2 kilograms.
The item is shipped immediately after purchase with Track & Trace shipping, well packaged.
This is a rare reproduction of the famous 1933 masterpiece titled 'Continuous Profile of the Duce,' designed by the Italian artist Renato Bertelli (1900 - 1974), who was an important representative of the modern artistic movement Futurism, which gained traction during Mussolini's regime.
At first glance, this does not look like a bust, but closer inspection reveals, with wonder, from every side of this work of art the characteristic profile of Mussolini with his powerful jawline.
Hence the title 'Continuous Profile of the Duce,' as the profile of Mussolini is continuously recognizable (360 degrees) no matter which way the object is turned: the profile remains constantly visible on the left, on the right, in front, and behind!
The ingenious design was considered (and still is) highly innovative, cutting-edge, and progressive for that era and recalls similarities with a mechanical component of the machine era, which complemented Mussolini's self-proclaimed image as defender of the working class.
The design, unusual in its style, was also a symbol of the 'omnipresent leader who always held everything and everyone under control.'
The Italian art critic Marco Moretti expressed it this way: The dynamic plasticity of this profile of the Duce, visible from every point, launched—without rhetoric—the metaphor of a vigilant and tireless leader who sees and protects everything.
The concept is tied to stop-motion photography design, and this did not escape the famous photographer Robert Mapplethorpe: he produced a famous artistic photo of an example of this bust (see Google 'Mapplethorpe Mussolini bust').
This resin reproduction is extraordinary in appearance and quality because it is finished with a silver-colored finish and mounted on a ceramic base.
The 14 cm tall resin bust is firmly mounted on a black lacquered wooden base 4 cm high, and the entire object (two parts together) is 18 cm tall, 10 cm wide, and 10 cm deep, weighing 1.2 kilograms.
The item is shipped immediately after purchase with Track & Trace shipping, well packaged.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Realism
Material
Resin, Wood
Artist
Renato Bertelli (1900-1974) after
Title of artwork
Profilo continuo del Duce
Signature
Not signed
Colour
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
18 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
10 cm
Weight
1.2 kg
