Through elaborate still lifes, vivid landscape paintings and thought-provoking portraits reduced to bold geometric forms, Italian artist Duilio Barnabé (who often went by Dubè) embraced the Cubist genre with a zeal to match that of his greatest inspiration, Spanish master Pablo Picasso.
Born in Bologna in 1914, Barnabé showed a strong interest in art from an early age. In his youth, he studied under Italian modern artist Giorgio Morandi, developing his skill and trying to find his own unique style.
In 1935, the Italian government drafted Barnabé to military service, where he served a tour in North Africa. He married sculptor Angiola Cassanello in 1938, and served another stint in the military in 1940, after being called to duty once again. Upon his second return from service, Barnabé was finally able to make his art in earnest. He produced works that won the Baruzzi Prize in 1941 and the International Curlandese Prize in 1943.
In 1946, Barnabé moved to Paris, where he created the bulk of his early paintings, in which Picasso's influence strongly shone through. His major artistic debut occurred in 1947, at the exhibition of contemporary Italian art in Switzerland. Many exhibitions and awards followed, including a solo show at the Venice Biennale.
In 1955, he received a gold medal from the Italian government for a series of stained glass windows he had designed. Barnabé worked in many mediums, including furniture, but his primary focus was painting. He produced a large body of work until his death in 1961 in an auto accident in the Swiss Alps.
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1950 Duilio Barnabè Dubè Screenprint
By Duilio Barnabe
Located in Brescia, IT
Duilio Barnabè Italy, 1950 Screenprint on paper 60/100 Signed "Barnabè" with pencil Original blue wood frame with glass Super rare screenprint Duilio Barnabè (October 7, 1914 – Oc...
Paper, Wood
1970s "Fanfare" Screenprint by Frank Rowland
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking limited edition op art serigraph by American artist Frank Rowland (1927-2012) in the hard edge style. An abstract geometric composition in red, orange, and yellow against ...
Paper
A Vintage Alexander Girard Sun Screenprint On Canvas ca' 1970's
By Alexander Girard
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic and happy, Alexander Girard sceenprint on canvas panel ca' 1970's. Measures approx. 24"x24", mounted on stretcher.
Canvas
Josef Albers Signed Abstract Screenprint "Seclusion"
By Josef Albers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Original signed abstract screenprint, entitled "Seclusion" by Josef Albers for the limited edition "Washburn College Bible", 1979. Albers created this work as a frontispiece for Volu...
Glass, Wood, Paper
Raoul Dufy "Ascot" 1946 Screenprint
By (after) Raoul Dufy
Located in Sharon, CT
Silkscreen version of 'Ascot' the famous work by Raoul Dufy. Published by F.A.R. Gallery New York in 1946. Unknown edition size. This is the complete sheet 18x23", with the title and...
Paper
Josef Albers Signed Abstract Screenprint "Ascension"
By Josef Albers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Original signed abstract screenprint, entitled "Ascension", by Josef Albers for the limited edition "Washburn College Bible", 1979. Albers created this work as a frontispiece for Vol...
Glass, Wood, Paper
Esteban Vicente Color Screenprint
By Esteban Vicente
Located in Water Mill, NY
Esteban Vicente color screenprint signed in pencil. Framed size listed is unframed.
Clinton Kuopus Kurashiki #2 Screenprint w/ hand color
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Clinton Kuopus, Born 1942 in Detroit Michigan. Screen print with hand color. From an edition of 5. Printed/ Published by Stewart & Stewart. Beauti...
Paper
1950s Fontana Arte Glass Plaque by Duilio Barnabè (Dubè) Crystal
By Fontana Arte, Duilio Barnabe
Located in Palermo, IT
An exceptionally rare and important mid-century modern architectural wall plaque, masterfully crafted by the Italian modernist painter Duilio Barnabè (better known as “Dubè”) for the...
Glass, Stained Glass, Paint
ERTE Screenprint
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Framed ERTE screen print with Parisian opera scene. It is covered under acrylic sheet and very difficult to take photos without reflecting surrounding obje...
Silk
Hunt Slonem “Three Deer” Pop Art Screenprint
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Woodbury, CT
Screenprint titled "Three Deer" by American artist Hunt Slonem, created in 1980. Artist: Hunt Slonem, American (1951 - ) Title: Three Deer Year: 1980 Medium: Serigraph, signed a...
Paper
$319Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.25 in W 19 in D 0.1 in
Jean Michel Folon Screenprint "L' Expression", 1973
Located in San Carlos, CA
Beautiful 1973 screenprint after Jean Michel Folon's "L' Expression" or " the expression". Embossed stamp in paper reads "edition Strasbourg, Claude Bollack, l' expression". This was...
Paper
Ben Shahn "Deserted Fairground" Rare 1948 Screenprint
By Ben Shahn
Located in Sharon, CT
Privately printed and distributed by the artist. Signed in the matrix. Unframed.
Paper