Giacomo Manzú, Painter and Model, 16/102, 1960s, Etching

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Painter and Model is an original artwork realized by Giacomo Manzù in 1964. Hand signed on the lower right margin. … Read more Painter and Model is an original artwork realized by Giacomo Manzù in 1964. Hand signed on the lower right margin. Numbered on the lower left. Edition of 102 copies (16/102), etching on copper. This is one artwork collected in the portfolio "Galleria Grafica Contemporanea", published by Associazione Nazionale per l'Assistenza agli Spastici, Firenze, 1964. Giacomo Manzù (Bergamo, 1908- Ardea, 1991), pseudonym of Giacomo Manzoni, was a famous italian artist and sculptor. He devoted himself to sculpture, but also to drawings, etchings and paintings, often centred on female models, painters, female dancers and lovers figures. His works are valued also abroad, where, as well as in Italy, he exhibited from 1933. He also won several italian and internationsl prizes thanks to his famous works and his importance in art field. His works are exposed in several museums, like Vatican Museums and Giacomo Manzù Museum in Ardea. The figures of the artist and the model are very dear to Manzù, since he often depicted his wife as model. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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