Piero Garino (1922-2009) - Babel

Piero Garino (1922 - 2009) - BABEL
The work, entitled "BABEL", represents a rich and dense composition that fuses elements of still life (musical instruments including a guitar, fruit, a sheet of music, an inkwell) with anthropomorphic touches (two stylized faces in the background). The title perfectly reflects the iconographic choice: a fascinating "organized chaos" of symbols, arts and languages that overlap.
The style fully fits into the vein of Italian Expressionist Neocubism of the second half of the twentieth century. The artist uses warm, rich, tactile colour fields, enclosed by black contour lines, clean and marked, which confer great dramatic strength and modernity to the scene, recalling the lesson of the great European masters.
Details and Certificate of Authenticity:
The painting is exceptionally documented, which guarantees its absolute authenticity:
• Front: Signed with the title "BABEL" integrated directly into the composition at the bottom right.
• Back: On the verso of the canvas there is a beautiful autograph inscription by the artist, signed and dated, which reads a dedication: "This my modest work I dedicate to my dear friend Giorgio as a sign of perpetual friendship - Franco Garino - Mondovì, 15-6-71".
Notes about the Author:
Piero Garino (Turin, 1922 – 2009), also known with the pseudonym or signature Franco Garino, was an important exponent of the Piedmontese painting school of the twentieth century. Trained at the Albertina Academy of Turin, he exhibited in prestigious national and international exhibitions (including the Promotrice delle Belle Arti of Turin). His works, characterized by powerful chromatic expressiveness and formal, are regularly traded on the national art market and are present in public and private collections.
Technical Characteristics:
• Author: Piero Garino (Turin, 1922 - 2009)
• Title: BABEL
• Year: 1971 (15 June 1971)
• Technique: Oil on canvas
• Dimensions of the canvas: 77 × 70 cm (Large format piece)
• Condition: Excellent, the canvas preserves vivid colors and a richly textured painting that is perfectly intact.
An ideal work for collectors of Italian and Piedmontese twentieth century art, or as a piece of furniture with great character and visual impact.
Shipping and Packaging:
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