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Study of a male head - Italian futurist charcoal drawing
$2,117.64
£1,611.46
€1,800
CA$2,967
A$3,231.29
CHF 1,703.75
MX$39,301.82
NOK 21,424.55
SEK 20,094.47
DKK 13,709.94
About the Item
Refined charcoal drawing on paper depicting a study of a male head in profile. The work is striking for the plastic force of the modeling and the skillful use of chiaroscuro, which gives the figure an intense sculptural presence. The volumetric rendering of the face and the dynamic lines that extend toward the nape of the neck suggest a modernist taste, close to the academic studies and formal research of the early 20th century.
The artist shows remarkable technical mastery, delicately modulating the nuances to describe the light and tension of the planes of the face. The powerful profile, with its elongated skull and parallel lines marking the back of the head, reveals an interest in the synthesis between anatomy and stylization, almost evoking a mythical or archaic figure reinterpreted in a modern key.
The drawing could be part of a cycle of academic studies or a preparatory exercise for a sculpture or bas-relief. The paper has a slight patina of age, which adds charm and authenticity to the complex balance between academic rigor and expressive freedom. The soft, deep shades of gray and black indicate the use of charcoal, probably compressed or in pencil form.
The strokes are broad and modulated, with shaded areas obtained by rubbing or blending with the fingers or a special tool (smudge stick).
The slightly yellowed paper suggests a sheet of academic or studio paper, perhaps dating from the mid to late 20th century.
It appears to be an academic or modernist study of a male profile, with a stylized cut in the back of the head reminiscent of certain sculpture or plaster modeling exercises (it could be derived from a bust or a three-dimensional model). The frame has been recently remade in simple dark wood.
- Dimensions:Height: 24.02 in (61 cm)Width: 22.21 in (56.4 cm)Depth: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:1910-1919
- Date of Manufacture:1910
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The frame is in excellent condition, with no damage, only slight wear due to its age (the design).
- Seller Location:Milano, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4911247146532
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