Antonio Possenti (1933-2016) - Horizonts

English
This painting by Antonio Possenti (30 x 40 cm) showcases his unmistakable blend of whimsical surrealism and expressive, narrative-driven figuration. The scene features a human-like rabbit and a bearded man seated at a table in a vibrant, loosely rendered forest. Scattered across the table are mushrooms of exaggerated shapes and fantastical colors, arranged almost like strange treasures or ritual objects.
Possenti’s characteristic style is evident in the playful distortions, the dreamlike atmosphere, and the sense of theatrical storytelling. His brushwork is energetic and textured, giving the background a lush, enchanted quality. The figures (half-comic, half-mysterious) embody the artist’s talent for blending humor with subtle unease. Their clothing, gestures, and expressions hint at a narrative that feels both intimate and absurd.
The palette is saturated but not polished, maintaining the spontaneity typical of Possenti’s work. There’s a touch of naïve art, a touch of fantastic illustration, and a strong dose of Mediterranean colorism. The overall result is a scene that seems to belong to a parallel world—one governed by imagination, symbolism, and gentle irony.
Measurement: (30 x 40 cm) without frame. Frame is not for sale.

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This painting by Antonio Possenti (30 x 40 cm) shows his unmistakable blend of playful surrealism and figurative expressiveness with a strong narrative charge. The scene depicts an anthropomorphic rabbit and a bearded man seated at a table, immersed in a vibrant forest rendered with loose brushstrokes. On the table lie mushrooms with exaggerated shapes and fantastical colors, arranged almost like strange treasures or ritual objects.
Possenti's distinctive style emerges in the ironic distortions, in the dreamlike atmosphere, and in the sense of a theatrical story unfolding. His brushwork is energetic and tactile, lending the background a lush and enchanted quality. The figures, halfway between the comic and the mysterious, embody the artist's ability to blend humor with a subtle sense of unease. Their clothes, gestures, and expressions suggest a narrative that appears both intimate and absurd.
The palette is intense but not polished, preserving the spontaneity typical of Possenti's work. There is a touch of naïve art, a hint of fantastical illustration, and a strong component of Mediterranean color sensibility. The overall result is a scene that seems to belong to a parallel world governed by imagination, symbolism, and a gentle irony.

Dimensions: (30 x 40 cm) without frame. Frame not for sale.