Descrizione dell'oggetto Dipinto an olio su tela raffigurante un ritratto femminile, realizzato da Alfio Rapisardi negli anni '60-'70. Lo stile di Rapisardi è il risultato di un raffinato connubio tra tradizione, in particolare la cultura rinascimentale toscana, e avanguardia. L'eredità del Rinascimento si può ritrovare nello spirito razionale che guida l'elaborazione delle composizioni, caratterizzate da un perfetto equilibrio di forme e colori, disposti in senso fortemente geometrico. I soggetti vengono però scomposti, creando una spazialità complessa che guarda al Cubismo, e sintetizzati in senso astrattizzante. Object Description This is an oil painting on canvas from the 1960s-1970s by Alfio Rapisardi, depicting a female portrait. Rapisardi's style combines Tuscan Renaissance tradition with avant-garde elements. The influence of the Renaissance is seen in the rational structure and geometric balance of his compositions. However, subjects are also deconstructed, creating a complex spatial effect reminiscent of Cubism and tending towards abstraction. Biography: Alfio Rapisardi (1929–2018) Early Life & Training: Born in Florence, Rapisardi trained in traditional workshops. Career Launch: He had his first solo exhibition in Florence in 1956. Key Achievements: He received awards at the Premio del Fiorino in the early 1960s and created an altarpiece for the Scolopi church in Florence. Eclectic Style: His work evolved from early realism to a modern style blending Cubist deconstruction with Renaissance principles. Later Life: Rapisardi painted in his Florence studio until 2015 after spending time abroad. International Reception Global Exhibitions: Rapisardi's work was exhibited internationally in the United States, Dominican Republic, Japan, Switzerland, and the French Riviera. Major Events: He designed the Italian Pavilion for the Montreal World Expo in 1969. Museum Presence: His art is held in international collections, including the Kessel Foundation Museum in Kassel, Germany, where it is displayed alongside works by renowned artists It is a prestigious inclusion for Rapisardi, as his paintings are displayed there alongside works by world-renowned masters such as Picasso, Gauguin, Cézanne, and Kandinsky. Summary of the Location: City: Kassel, Germany (famed for its international contemporary art scene and the documenta exhibition). Institution: The Kessel Foundation. His presence in such a collection confirms his status as a significant figure in the 20th-century European avant-garde, bridging the gap between his Italian roots and international modernism. There is a light scratch on the frame as seen in the photo, but barely visible otherwise.