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Vivaldo Martini Paintings

Swiss, Italian, 1908-1989
His first name sounds like a concerto. Vivacious, its name is reminiscent of an aperitif or a cyclist. The addition of the two evokes the Italianate. Indomitable and unavoidable. Moreover, I was born on November 11, 1908 in Bellinzona, one day became a portrait painter of the president of the confederation, residing most of his life in Geneva, Vivaldo Martini refuses to leave his Italian nationality. He has known ruptures in his life. But Italy has always remained the son of his soul. Its unwavering root. What is striking about this artist, both extraordinary and famous, is a way of dichotomy that has permeated a large slice of his existence. On the one hand, very strong in the art of capturing faces, and that from an early age, he became a beloved, sought-after portrait painter. On the other hand, he has not stopped following a more personal artistic path, two years after his death in May 1990, finally comes to light, and testifies that beyond the chronicler of his time, Vivaldo Martini was above all a great painter.
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Artist: Vivaldo Martini
Woman Portrait by Vivaldo Martini - Oil on canvas 60x41 cm
By Vivaldo Martini
Located in Geneva, CH
His first name sounds like a concerto. Vivacious, its name is reminiscent of an aperitif or a cyclist. The addition of the two evokes the Italianate. Indomitable and unavoidable. Mor...
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Mid-20th Century Baroque Vivaldo Martini Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Winter by Vivaldo Martini - Oil on canvas 73x100 cm
By Vivaldo Martini
Located in Geneva, CH
His first name sounds like a concerto. Vivacious, its name is reminiscent of an aperitif or a cyclist. The addition of the two evokes the Italianate. Indomitable and unavoidable. Mor...
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Mid-20th Century Baroque Vivaldo Martini Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Eve and the apple" by Vivaldo Martini - Oil on canvas 65x50 cm
By Vivaldo Martini
Located in Geneva, CH
His first name sounds like a concerto. Vivacious, its name is reminiscent of an aperitif or a cyclist. The addition of the two evokes the Italianate. Indomitable and unavoidable. Mor...
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Mid-20th Century Symbolist Vivaldo Martini Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Abstract Composition N°8 by Vivaldo Martini - Oil on canvas 64x80 cm
By Vivaldo Martini
Located in Geneva, CH
His first name sounds like a concerto. Vivacious, its name is reminiscent of an aperitif or a cyclist. The addition of the two evokes the Italianate. Indomitable and unavoidable. Mor...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Vivaldo Martini Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Imaginary City by Vivaldo Martini - Oil on canvas 70x50 cm
By Vivaldo Martini
Located in Geneva, CH
His first name sounds like a concerto. Vivacious, its name is reminiscent of an aperitif or a cyclist. The addition of the two evokes the Italianate. Indomitable and unavoidable. Mor...
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Mid-20th Century Post-War Vivaldo Martini Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Harlequin and Ballerina by Vivaldo Martini - Oil on canvas 55x41 cm
By Vivaldo Martini
Located in Geneva, CH
His first name sounds like a concerto. Vivacious, its name is reminiscent of an aperitif or a cyclist. The addition of the two evokes the Italianate. Indomitable and unavoidable. Mor...
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Mid-20th Century Baroque Vivaldo Martini Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Clown and Ballerina by Vivaldo Martini - Oil on canvas 50x61 cm
By Vivaldo Martini
Located in Geneva, CH
His first name sounds like a concerto. Vivacious, its name is reminiscent of an aperitif or a cyclist. The addition of the two evokes the Italianate. Indomitable and unavoidable. Mor...
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Mid-20th Century Baroque Vivaldo Martini Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Abstract Composition N°6 by Vivaldo Martini - Oil on canvas 60x81 cm
By Vivaldo Martini
Located in Geneva, CH
His first name sounds like a concerto. Vivacious, its name is reminiscent of an aperitif or a cyclist. The addition of the two evokes the Italianate. Indomitable and unavoidable. Mor...
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Mid-20th Century Italian School Vivaldo Martini Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Abstract Composition N°1 by Vivaldo Martini - Oil on canvas 70x50 cm
By Vivaldo Martini
Located in Geneva, CH
His first name sounds like a concerto. Vivacious, its name is reminiscent of an aperitif or a cyclist. The addition of the two evokes the Italianate. Indomitable and unavoidable. Mor...
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Mid-20th Century Baroque Vivaldo Martini Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Abstract Composition N°7 by Vivaldo Martini - Oil on canvas 73x50 cm
By Vivaldo Martini
Located in Geneva, CH
His first name sounds like a concerto. Vivacious, its name is reminiscent of an aperitif or a cyclist. The addition of the two evokes the Italianate. Indomitable and unavoidable. Mor...
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Mid-20th Century Italian School Vivaldo Martini Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Top by Vivaldo Martini - Oil on canvas 70x50 cm
By Vivaldo Martini
Located in Geneva, CH
His first name sounds like a concerto. Vivacious, its name is reminiscent of an aperitif or a cyclist. The addition of the two evokes the Italianate. Indomitable and unavoidable. Mor...
Category

Mid-20th Century Baroque Vivaldo Martini Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The snake and the apple by Vivaldo Martini - Oil on canvas 50x65 cm
By Vivaldo Martini
Located in Geneva, CH
His first name sounds like a concerto. Vivacious, its name is reminiscent of an aperitif or a cyclist. The addition of the two evokes the Italianate. Indomitable and unavoidable. Mor...
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Mid-20th Century Baroque Vivaldo Martini Paintings

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Oil

Fantastic vision by Vivaldo Martini - Oil on canvas 60x81 cm
By Vivaldo Martini
Located in Geneva, CH
His first name sounds like a concerto. Vivacious, its name is reminiscent of an aperitif or a cyclist. The addition of the two evokes the Italianate. Indomitable and unavoidable. Moreover, I was born on November 11, 1908 in Bellinzona, one day became a portrait painter of the president of the confederation, residing most of his life in Geneva, Vivaldo Martini...
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1970s Abstract Vivaldo Martini Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Brunette Nude Lady by Vivaldo Martini - Oil on canvas 65x54 cm
By Vivaldo Martini
Located in Geneva, CH
His first name sounds like a concerto. Vivacious, its name is reminiscent of an aperitif or a cyclist. The addition of the two evokes the Italianate. Indomitable and unavoidable. Mor...
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Mid-20th Century Baroque Vivaldo Martini Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Weightlifter by Vivaldo Martini - Oil on canvas 50x60 cm
By Vivaldo Martini
Located in Geneva, CH
His first name sounds like a concerto. Vivacious, its name is reminiscent of an aperitif or a cyclist. The addition of the two evokes the Italianate. Indomitable and unavoidable. Mor...
Category

Mid-20th Century Baroque Vivaldo Martini Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abstract Composition N°4 by Vivaldo Martini - Oil on canvas 73x38 cm
By Vivaldo Martini
Located in Geneva, CH
His first name sounds like a concerto. Vivacious, its name is reminiscent of an aperitif or a cyclist. The addition of the two evokes the Italianate. Indomitable and unavoidable. Mor...
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Mid-20th Century Post-War Vivaldo Martini Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Self Portrait by Vivaldo Martini - Oil on Masonite 70.5x50 cm
By Vivaldo Martini
Located in Geneva, CH
His first name sounds like a concerto. Vivacious, its name is reminiscent of an aperitif or a cyclist. The addition of the two evokes the Italianate. Indomitable and unavoidable. Mor...
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Mid-20th Century Baroque Vivaldo Martini Paintings

Materials

Oil, Masonite

Still Life by Vivaldo Martini - Oil on canvas 40x65 cm
By Vivaldo Martini
Located in Geneva, CH
His first name sounds like a concerto. Vivacious, its name is reminiscent of an aperitif or a cyclist. The addition of the two evokes the Italianate. Indomitable and unavoidable. Mor...
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Mid-20th Century Baroque Vivaldo Martini Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abstract Composition N°5 by Vivaldo Martini - Oil on canvas 55x42 cm
By Vivaldo Martini
Located in Geneva, CH
His first name sounds like a concerto. Vivacious, its name is reminiscent of an aperitif or a cyclist. The addition of the two evokes the Italianate. Indomitable and unavoidable. Mor...
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Mid-20th Century Baroque Vivaldo Martini Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abstract Composition N°2 by Vivaldo Martini - Oil on canvas 60x38 cm
By Vivaldo Martini
Located in Geneva, CH
His first name sounds like a concerto. Vivacious, its name is reminiscent of an aperitif or a cyclist. The addition of the two evokes the Italianate. Indomitable and unavoidable. Mor...
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Mid-20th Century Baroque Vivaldo Martini Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

City Facades by Vivaldo Martini - Oil on canvas 70x50 cm
By Vivaldo Martini
Located in Geneva, CH
His first name sounds like a concerto. Vivacious, its name is reminiscent of an aperitif or a cyclist. The addition of the two evokes the Italianate. Indomitable and unavoidable. Mor...
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Mid-20th Century Baroque Vivaldo Martini Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abstract Composition N°3 by Vivaldo Martini - Oil on masonite 53x106 cm
By Vivaldo Martini
Located in Geneva, CH
His first name sounds like a concerto. Vivacious, its name is reminiscent of an aperitif or a cyclist. The addition of the two evokes the Italianate. Indomitable and unavoidable. Mor...
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Mid-20th Century Post-War Vivaldo Martini Paintings

Materials

Oil, Masonite

Chianti by Vivaldo Martini - Oil on canvas 50x73 cm
By Vivaldo Martini
Located in Geneva, CH
His first name sounds like a concerto. Vivacious, its name is reminiscent of an aperitif or a cyclist. The addition of the two evokes the Italianate. Indomitable and unavoidable. Mor...
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Mid-20th Century Post-War Vivaldo Martini Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

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