Name: Gaetano Pompa Oil Painting "Thou Shalt Not Covet"
Brand: Gaetano Pompa
Price: 8750 USD

Gaetano Pompa Oil Painting "Thou Shalt Not Covet"

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About the Item

Fabulous Gaetano Pompa (1933-1998) "Thou Shalt Not Covet" oil painting from his Roma series circa 1963. Pompa is a true Italian treasure known for his surreal figurative work - here depicting most likely peasants coveting the gold coins of the warrior on his gilded horse. This unique work is masterfully executed from his fine details to his graphic message. He was an artist intrinsically Roman but of ancient Rome. In fact the Roman world, which he painted, is more one of decadence crossed with barbarians and emperors. Half of his inspiration is also German-Roman but without any relationship with the ecstatic classicism of the Nazarenes or the symbolism of the German Romans. In short, Pompa lives in the Rome of Commodus and in the Germany of Massimiano. His classicism could develop in a city like Trier or in Rome itself, but within the physical boundaries and psychological effects of the Empire. Pompa began exhibiting with a solo show at the Obelisk Gallery in Rome, it continued with exhibitions held in Monaco, Dusseldorf, New York, Chicago, Naples, Hamburg, Venice, Milan and Cologne. Between national and international exhibitions in which he participated, he attended the Quadrennial of Rome, the Paris Biennale, the Biennale of Krakow and the International Biennale for the bronze statue of Padua. He has works now in the Vatican Museum as well as other prestigious museums like the Museums of Modern Art in Genoa, New York, Indianapolis, Toronto. "Thou Shalt Not Covet" is a Mixed Medium on Canvas with Gold and Copper Leaf. Signed Gaetano Pompa Roma 1963. It's housed in a new black and gold floater frame.

Creator:
Gaetano Pompa (Artist)
Dimensions:
Height: 39.5 in (100.33 cm)Width: 45 in (114.3 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Canvas
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1963
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Great Vintage Condition with slight age appropriate wear - heavy treated canvas with intentional whites showing thru, presents beautifully!
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU91544523473