Enrico Benaglia, Untitled, 1990s, Lithograph

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Color etching and aquatint on paper. A refined and imaginative composition by Enrico Benaglia, characterized by the artist’s distinctive blend … Read more Color etching and aquatint on paper. A refined and imaginative composition by Enrico Benaglia, characterized by the artist’s distinctive blend of narrative symbolism and poetic surrealism. The scene depicts a solitary female figure seated in an austere, box-like interior, rendered with softly modulated tones and a richly textured surface. To the left, an abacus—its beads arranged in alternating red and white—introduces an element of calculation and order, contrasting with the dreamlike atmosphere of the room. Above, a circular aperture opens onto a deep nocturnal sky scattered with stars, suggesting a contemplative threshold between interior space and the infinity of the cosmos. The figure, elegantly dressed with delicately patterned sleeves, holds a small wind-up key-like object, reinforcing the recurring Benaglia theme of time, memory, and the mechanics of imagination. Executed with exceptional technical sensitivity, the work displays a sophisticated interplay of line and tonal depth, typical of the artist’s graphic production, and conveys a quiet, metaphysical tension between rational measurement and visionary escape. Signed in pencil in the lower right margin. Artist's Proof. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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