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Lucio Ranucci Art

Italian, b. 1925

Lucio Ranucci was born in 1925 in Italy. He began painting as a young man while at boarding school at the age of 22. Not long after his father passed away, Ranucci set out for Latin America seeking personal exploration and adventure. What was to be a brief excursion turned into a 16-year stay that involved immersing himself in the cultures of Argentina, Peru, Ecuador, Columbia and Costa Rica. There, he worked as a sailor, photographer and hearse driver. This rich life experience illuminates his paintings. In 1959, during his days as a journalist, Ranucci interviewed key political figures such as Fidel Castro and Che Guevara. In 1963, he came home to Italy to undergo the trial of European art critics. His return entailed a series of successful exhibitions throughout Italy, Germany, France and England. Filled with a passion for life, Ranucci's paintings show an understanding and compassion for people. His work is a testament to human kind's unchanging rituals. What makes Ranucci's work particularly striking is his combination of rich, vibrant colors with cylindrical forms set against soft curves. The complementary shapes provide a harmony throughout each painting, giving us a warm sense of the people's lives he depicts. Unlike most visual artists, Ranucci is also a writer and a journalist and has worked extensively in the theater. He has written three books, and has had five books published about his work as a painter. He is internationally renowned and collected worldwide, and has been commissioned to paint murals, among them, a panel for the International Airport in San Jose, Costa Rica. Today at his advanced age, Ranucci continues his life-long passion for painting.

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Rooftops, Surrealist Oil Painting by Lucio Ranucci
By Lucio Ranucci
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Lucio Ranucci, Italian (1925 - ) Title: Rooftops Year: 1973 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.l. Size: 30 in. x 30 in. (76.2 cm x 76.2 cm) Frame Size: 37.5 x 37.5 inches
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1970s Expressionist Lucio Ranucci Art

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Oil

Pranzo, Oil Painting by Lucio Ranucci
By Lucio Ranucci
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Lucio Ranucci, Italian (1925 - ) Title: Pranzo Year: 1971 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed and dated Size: 30 in. x 32 in. (76.2 cm x 81.28 cm) Frame Size: 40 x 41 inches
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1970s Modern Lucio Ranucci Art

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Oil

Three Women, Oil Painting by Lucio Ranucci 1971
By Lucio Ranucci
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Lucio Ranucci, Italian (1925 - ) Title: Three Women Year: 1971 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed and dated upper left Size: 25 x 37 in. (63.5 x 93.98 cm)
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1970s Modern Lucio Ranucci Art

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Canvas, Oil

Fisherman, Watercolor by Lucio Ranucci
By Lucio Ranucci
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Lucio Ranucci, Italian (1925 - ) Title: Fisherman Year: 1982 Medium: Watercolor on paper, signed and dated l.r. Image Size: 15.5 x 19 inches Size: 20 x 26 in. (50.8 x 66.04 cm)
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1980s Modern Lucio Ranucci Art

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Watercolor

Boy on Carousel, Watercolor by Lucio Ranucci
By Lucio Ranucci
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Lucio Ranucci, Italian (1925 - ) Title: Boy on Carousel Year: 1969 Medium: Watercolor on paper, signed and dated u.l. Image Size: 20 x 12 inches Size: 27 x 20 in. (68.58 x 50...
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1960s Modern Lucio Ranucci Art

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Watercolor

Birdwatcher, Watercolor by Lucio Ranucci
By Lucio Ranucci
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Lucio Ranucci, Italian (1925 - ) Title: Birdwatcher Year: 1969 Medium: Watercolor, signed and dated l.l. Image Size: 15 x 20 inches Size: 20 x 27 in. (50.8 x 68.58 cm)
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1960s Modern Lucio Ranucci Art

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Watercolor

Three Boys, Gouache Painting by Lucio Ranucci
By Lucio Ranucci
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Lucio Ranucci, Italian (1925 - ) Title: Three Boys Year: 1969 Medium: Gouache, signed and dated Image Size: 19 x 11.5 inches Frame Size: 29.5 x 22 inches
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1960s Modern Lucio Ranucci Art

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Gouache

Waterbearers, Surrealist Oil Painting by Lucio Ranucci
By Lucio Ranucci
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Lucio Ranucci, Italian (1925 - ) Title: Waterbearers Year: 1977 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed and dated u.r. Size: 24 in. x 36 in. (60.96 cm x 91.44 cm) Frame Size: 32 x...
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1970s Modern Lucio Ranucci Art

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Oil

Seated Boy, Surrealist Oil Painting on Canvas by Lucio Ranucci
By Lucio Ranucci
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Lucio Ranucci, Italian (1925 - ) Title: Seated Boy Year: 1973 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed and dated Size: 28 x 30 in. (71.12 x 76.2 cm) Frame Size: 35 x 37.5 inches
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1970s Modern Lucio Ranucci Art

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Oil

Les Chevause de Bois
By Lucio Ranucci
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Lucio Ranucci, Italian (1925 - ) Title: Les Chevause de Bois Year: 1972 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed and dated Size: 28 x 30 in. (71.12 x 76.2 cm)...
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1970s Modern Lucio Ranucci Art

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Oil

Puppet Show, Oil Painting by Lucio Ranucci
By Lucio Ranucci
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Lucio Ranucci, Italian (1925 - ) Title: Puppet Show Year: 1971 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed u.l. Size: 24 x 36 in. (60.96 x 91.44 cm) Frame:...
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1970s Modern Lucio Ranucci Art

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Oil

Trumpeter, Surrealist Oil Painting by Lucio Ranucci
By Lucio Ranucci
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Lucio Ranucci, Italian (1925 - ) Title: Trumpeter Year: 1974 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed u.l. Size: 24 x 36 in. (60.96 x 91.44 cm) Frame: 27 x 39 inches
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1970s Modern Lucio Ranucci Art

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Oil

Birdcage, Surrealist Oil Painting by Lucio Ranucci
By Lucio Ranucci
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Lucio Ranucci, Italian (1925 - ) Title: Birdcage Year: 1977 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.r. Size: 30 in. x 30 in. (76.2 cm x 76.2 cm) Frame S...
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1970s Modern Lucio Ranucci Art

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Oil

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Artist: Lucio Ranucci, Italian (1925 - ) Title: Le Guitariste Year: 1970 Medium: Oil on Canvas, Signed and dated u.l. Size: 36 x 24 inches Frame: 39 x 27 inches
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1970s Modern Lucio Ranucci Art

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