Giacomo Balla Art

Italian, 1871-1958

Giacomo Balla was born in Turin in 1871. Since he was a young boy, when he began to attend the Accademia Albertina, he dedicated his studies to the violin and painting. His first artistic accomplishment dates back to 1894, a self-portrait. In 1895, Balla moved to Rome with his mother and then in 1900, he moved to Paris for several months. His early years as a painter indicate an interest in the divisionist paintings of Giuseppe Pellizza da Volpedo and Giovanni Segantini, Impressionism and French Post-Impressionism. In 1910, together with his pupils Gino Severini and Umberto Boccioni, he signed the Manifesto of the Futurist Painters. It is in 1912, with works of art such as the famous Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash, that Balla’s art begins to show clear futuristic characteristics, demonstrating a special focus for the objective analysis of detail. Also in 1912, Balla made a provocative gesture with which he auctioned off all of his artwork and declared himself dead, still famous, the phrase pronounced on this occasion, “Balla is dead. Here are sold the works of art of the late Balla,” that marks the clear intention of the artist to deny himself and provoke the public, pushing him towards a reexamination of the values of art. Between the end of 1912 and 1914, the artist painted the Iridescent Compenetration, paintings in which the abstractionism of the composition and the geometry of the shapes prevail. In 1915, together with Fortunato Depero, he signed the Manifesto of the Futurist Reconstruction of the Universe. Towards the end of the Thirties, Balla’s futurist production was always more sporadic; the artist gradually returned to a more figurative painting. During his last years, Balla painted according to a realistic naturalism, that however, even if occasional, he had never completely abandoned.

Artist: Giacomo Balla

Giacomo BallaContrast of Lights - Portrait of Elica Balla - Oil on Panel by G. Balla - 1941, 1941

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Contrast of Lights - Portrait of Elica Balla - Oil on Panel by G. Balla - 1941

By Giacomo Balla

Located in Roma, IT

Oil painting on Board realized by Balla as portrait of his second daughter Elica. A beautiful, top quality portrait among the most beautiful of his figurative painting. It includes an original contemporary wooden frame designed and colored by Balla himself (he used to often produce himself the frames for his works). Signed on top left "BALLA" in capital letters. Giacomo Balla (Turin, 1871 - Rome, 1958) Giacomo Balla was born in Turin in 1871. Since he was a young boy, when he begins to attend the Albertina Academy, he dedicates his studies to the violin and painting. His first artistic accomplishment dates back to 1894, a self-portrait. In 1895 Balla moves to Rome with his mother and then in 1900 he moves to Paris for several months. His early years as a painter indicate an interest in the divisionist paintings of Pellizza da Volpedo...

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1940s Modern Giacomo Balla Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

Tania RivilisChroma-Q- 21st Century Contemporary portrait Painting, 2023

$2,823

H 16.15 in W 11.42 in D 1.19 in

Chroma-Q- 21st Century Contemporary portrait Painting

By Tania Rivilis

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Tania Rivilis Chroma-Q 41 x 29 cm framed (included in price) 44 x 32 cm Oilpaint on wood panel Tania Rivilis (b. 1986) 2022 winner of the 'William Locke Price' ( £ 30.000 ) from ...

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2010s Contemporary Giacomo Balla Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

Carolien van OlphenDreamer - 21st Century Figure Painting of a nude Girl Sleeping on a Couch, 2025

$1,678

H 9.06 in W 13.78 in D 1.97 in

Dreamer - 21st Century Figure Painting of a nude Girl Sleeping on a Couch

By Carolien van Olphen

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Carolien van Olphen Dreamer Oil on wood panel 23 x 35 cm (Framed 31 x 41 cm, frame is included) Dutch artist Carolien van Olphen has left a great impression in many places with her...

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2010s Contemporary Giacomo Balla Art

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Wood Panel, Oil

Harry Humphrey MOORE Oil painting on panel portrait of a lady by Harry Humphrey MOORE, ca 1900

$3,330

H 15.75 in W 13.39 in D 2.37 in

Oil painting on panel portrait of a lady by Harry Humphrey MOORE

Located in Gavere, BE

Oil painting on panel portrait of a lady by Harry Humphrey MOORE Harry Humphrey Moore ( 1844, New York City - 1926, Paris) was an American painter; best known for his works depicti...

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Early 1900s Impressionist Giacomo Balla Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

Tania RivilisL'Antagoniste- 21st Century Contemporary Figure Painting of a Bare Chest Man, 2024

$8,179

H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 1.38 in

L'Antagoniste- 21st Century Contemporary Figure Painting of a Bare Chest Man

By Tania Rivilis

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Tania Rivilis l'Antagoniste 80 x 70 cm Oilpaint on wood (OSB board) Tania Rivilis (born in Ukraine 1986) 2022 winner of the 'William Locke Price' from the Royal Society of Portra...

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2010s Contemporary Giacomo Balla Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

Tania RivilisMay that be the reflection I see- 21st Century Contemporary portrait Painting, 2022

$5,507

H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 1.38 in

May that be the reflection I see- 21st Century Contemporary portrait Painting

By Tania Rivilis

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Tania Rivilis May that be the reflection I see 50 x 50 cm framed (included in price) 53,5 x 53,5 cm Oilpaint on wood panel Tania Rivilis (b. 1986) 2022 winner of the 'William Loc...

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2010s Contemporary Giacomo Balla Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

Tania RivilisEtcetera - 21st Century Contemporary Figure Painting of a Bare Chest Man, 2025

$9,485

H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 1.38 in

Etcetera - 21st Century Contemporary Figure Painting of a Bare Chest Man

By Tania Rivilis

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Tania Rivilis Etcetera 100 x 80 cm Oilpaint on wood (OSB board) Tania Rivilis (born in Ukraine 1986) 2022 winner of the 'William Locke Price' from the Royal Society of Portrait P...

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2010s Contemporary Giacomo Balla Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

Paul LunaudPortrait of a woman ironing, 1942

$3,052

H 31.5 in W 25.2 in

Portrait of a woman ironing

Located in BELEYMAS, FR

Paul LUNAUD (Brantôme 1900 – 1949) The ironer Oil on wood H. 80 cm; W. 64 cm Signed and dated on the right in the center, formerly signed lower right. 1942 Provenance : Artist's stu...

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1940s French School Giacomo Balla Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

Carolien van OlphenButterfly - 21st Century Figure Painting of a Girl and Flowers, 2025

$4,120

H 28.35 in W 25.6 in D 1.97 in

Butterfly - 21st Century Figure Painting of a Girl and Flowers

By Carolien van Olphen

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Carolien van Olphen Butterfly Oil on wood panel 72 x 65 cm (Framed 80 x 73 cm, frame is included) Dutch artist Carolien van Olphen has left a great impression in many places with h...

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2010s Contemporary Giacomo Balla Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

Tania RivilisHidden in dots 21st Century Contemporary portrait Painting of a man, 2023

$2,975

H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 1.38 in

Hidden in dots 21st Century Contemporary portrait Painting of a man

By Tania Rivilis

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Tania Rivilis Hidden in dots 30 x 30 cm framed (included in price) 33,5 x 33,5 cm Oilpaint on wood panel Tania Rivilis (b. 1986) 2022 winner of the 'William Locke Price' ( £ 30.0...

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2010s Contemporary Giacomo Balla Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

GiampietrinoVirgin with Child, studio of Giampietrino (Milano 1495-1550), 16th century Italy

$35,189

H 37 in W 31.1 in

Virgin with Child, studio of Giampietrino (Milano 1495-1550), 16th century Italy

Located in PARIS, FR

Virgin with Child, studio of Giovanni Pietro Rizzoli, known as Giampietrino (active Milan 1495-1550) Not signed Oil on poplar panel, h. 63 cm (24.8 in), w. 49 cm (19.29 in) Important...

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16th Century Old Masters Giacomo Balla Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

Bernardino Campi (Cremona 1522 -1591)Portrait of a woman with a book, Circa 1560

$20,543

H 30.71 in W 22.45 in

Portrait of a woman with a book

Located in BELEYMAS, FR

Italian school circa 1560, circle of Bernardino Campi Portrait of a woman with a book Oil on panel H. 78 cm ; L. 57cm

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16th Century Italian School Giacomo Balla Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

Cesare Ciani19th Century Cesare Ciani Credited Italian Macchiaiolo Painting, 1890 ca.

$1,115

H 15.36 in W 10.63 in D 0.2 in

19th Century Cesare Ciani Credited Italian Macchiaiolo Painting

By Cesare Ciani

Located in Roma, IT

19th Century Cesare Ciani Credited Italian Macchiaiolo Painting A beautiful, intense painting attributed to the great Macchiaioli painter Cesare Ciani. It depicts with rare realism ...

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Late 19th Century Italian School Giacomo Balla Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

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Giacomo BallaEx Libris Giuseppe Bottai - Woodcut by Giacomo Balla - 1930 ca, 1930 ca

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H 7.49 in W 4.93 in D 0.04 in

Ex Libris Giuseppe Bottai - Woodcut by Giacomo Balla - 1930 ca

By Giacomo Balla

Located in Roma, IT

Realized by Balla in 1929/30, the ex libris reproduces the drawing Commentary on the dynamic life of the "Duce", published in "Oggi e Domani" on September 29th, 1930. Woodcut print....

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1930s Modern Giacomo Balla Art

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Giacomo BallaGiacomo Balla ( 1871 – 1958 ) – Forma Rumore + Spazio – Screenprint on paper, 1980

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H 29.53 in W 27.56 in

Giacomo Balla ( 1871 – 1958 ) – Forma Rumore + Spazio – Screenprint on paper

By Giacomo Balla

Located in Varese, IT

Screenprint on Fabriano Rosaspina paper Posthumous Edition issued by Balla Archive Limited Edition of 150 copies Numbered in pencil on the lower left 53/150 paper size: 75 x 70 cm ex...

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1980s Futurist Giacomo Balla Art

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Giacomo BallaGiacomo Balla ( 1871 - 1958 ) Equilibrio Spaziale - Screenprint on paper, 1980

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H 29.14 in W 27.56 in

Giacomo Balla ( 1871 - 1958 ) Equilibrio Spaziale - Screenprint on paper

By Giacomo Balla

Located in Varese, IT

Screenprint on Fabriano Rosaspina paper Posthumous Edition issued by Balla Archive Limited Edition of 150 copies Numbered in pencil on the lower left 53/150 paper size: 74 x 70 cm ex...

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1980s Futurist Giacomo Balla Art

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Giacomo BallaRed and Blue Triangles - Temperas on Wood by Giacomo Balla - 1930s, 1930s

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H 8.47 in W 4.34 in D 0.08 in

Red and Blue Triangles - Temperas on Wood by Giacomo Balla - 1930s

By Giacomo Balla

Located in Roma, IT

The 'Red and Blue Triangles' by Giacomo Balla (1871-1958), with re, blue and yellow Shapes (verso) and red and blue triangles(recto), realized in the 1930s. Tempera on wood, alumin...

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1930s Futurist Giacomo Balla Art

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Giacomo BallaRed and Yellow Triangles - Temperas on Wood by Giacomo Balla - 1930s, 1930s

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H 9.26 in W 4.14 in D 0.08 in

Red and Yellow Triangles - Temperas on Wood by Giacomo Balla - 1930s

By Giacomo Balla

Located in Roma, IT

The 'Red and Yellow Triangles' by Giacomo Balla (1871-1958), geometric pattern with yellow and red triangles down and up (recto and verso), realized in the 1930s. Tempera on wood, ...

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1930s Futurist Giacomo Balla Art

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Tempera

Giacomo BallaRed Floral Patterns - Temperas on Wood by Giacomo Balla - 1930s, 1930s

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H 9.06 in W 4.34 in D 0.08 in

Red Floral Patterns - Temperas on Wood by Giacomo Balla - 1930s

By Giacomo Balla

Located in Roma, IT

The 'Red Floral Pattern' by Giacomo Balla (1871-1958), with a floral inner geometric pattern in red on white background (recto) and geometric red diamonds (verso), realized in the 1930s. Tempera on...

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1930s Futurist Giacomo Balla Art

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Tempera

Giacomo BallaGeometric Pattern With Triangles - Temperas on Wood by Giacomo Balla - 1930s, 1930s

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H 8.47 in W 3.94 in D 0.08 in

Geometric Pattern With Triangles - Temperas on Wood by Giacomo Balla - 1930s

By Giacomo Balla

Located in Roma, IT

The 'Geometric Pattern With Triangles' by Giacomo Balla (1871-1958), with red behavioral lines closed(recto) and geometric pattern with straight triangles (verso), realized in the 1...

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1930s Futurist Giacomo Balla Art

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Giacomo BallaPair of Geometric Patterns - Original Tempera on Wood by Giacomo Balla - 1930s, 1930s

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H 8.08 in W 3.55 in D 0.08 in

Pair of Geometric Patterns - Original Tempera on Wood by Giacomo Balla - 1930s

By Giacomo Balla

Located in Roma, IT

The 'Geometric Pattern' by Giacomo Balla (1871-1958), with red behavioral lines closed (recto) and geometric pattern with straight triangles(verso),realized in the 1930s. Tempera o...

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1930s Futurist Giacomo Balla Art

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Tempera

Giacomo BallaPair of Placeholders - Original Tempera on Wood by Giacomo Balla - 1930s, 1930s

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H 8.86 in W 3.43 in D 0.08 in

Pair of Placeholders - Original Tempera on Wood by Giacomo Balla - 1930s

By Giacomo Balla

Located in Roma, IT

The 'Placeholder White and Red' by Giacomo Balla (1871-1958), with white red space lines recto and geometric pattern with red and white triangles verso, realized in the 1930s. Temp...

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1930s Futurist Giacomo Balla Art

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Tempera

Giacomo BallaPair of Placeholders - Original Tempera on Wood by Giacomo Balla - 1930s, 1930s

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H 7.09 in W 3.55 in D 0.08 in

Pair of Placeholders - Original Tempera on Wood by Giacomo Balla - 1930s

By Giacomo Balla

Located in Roma, IT

The 'Placeholder' by Giacomo Balla (1871-1958), with red square geometric pattern recto and red oval geometric pattern verso, realized in the 1930s. Tempera on wood, aluminum struc...

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1930s Futurist Giacomo Balla Art

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Tempera

Giacomo BallaLinee Forze Di Mare - Original Serigraph by Giacomo Balla - 1920, 1920

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H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 0.2 in

Linee Forze Di Mare - Original Serigraph by Giacomo Balla - 1920

By Giacomo Balla

Located in Roma, IT

Linee Forze Di Mare is an original artwork realized by Giacomo Balla in 1920. Rare serigraph on canvas-tapestry. Includes a hand-painted frame. Signed "FUTUR BALLA" and numbered on ...

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1920s Futurist Giacomo Balla Art

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Screen

Giacomo BallaMarvelante - Original Serigraph by Giacomo Balla - 1920, 1920

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H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 0.2 in

Marvelante - Original Serigraph by Giacomo Balla - 1920

By Giacomo Balla

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelante is an original colorful artwork realized by Giacomo Balla in 1920. Serigraph on canvas-tapestry. Includes a hand-painted frame. Signed "FUTUR BALLA" and numbered on the l...

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1920s Futurist Giacomo Balla Art

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Screen

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