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Irene Raspollini
Lusus naturae, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

2023

About the Item

"Lusus Naturae" is an expression used by scientists during the 16th-17th centuries to describe a phenomenon that didn't follow the Nature's rules. The expression wasn't used in a positive way: it evokes us something unsettling, distant and repulsive. Even the modern use of the term ("Freak of nature") has negative implications. Nevertheless, this girl too could be described as a Lusus Naturae: she's an hybrid between a woman and a plant, from her head sprout many twigs which form a miniature forest that protects a quenchless flame. As a matter of facts, the 16th century's scholars considered fossils as a Lusus Naturae too, just because they couldn't collocate them with any known species. :: Painting :: Surrealism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Signature Location: on verso :: Canvas :: Diagonal :: Original :: Framed: No
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  • Creation Year:
    2023
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)Width: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Yardley, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1446351stDibs: LU802116436292

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