Mid 20th Century Tobia Raba (Untitled)

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A vibrant and intellectually engaging architectural abstraction by Italian Jewish artist Tobia Raba, signed lower right. Executed in gouache on … Read more A vibrant and intellectually engaging architectural abstraction by Italian Jewish artist Tobia Raba, signed lower right. Executed in gouache on paper, this composition explores layered interior space through repeated framing devices, arched forms, and rhythmic linear elements. The eye is drawn inward through a recursive “room within a room” structure, creating both visual depth and spatial tension. Raba’s palette—soft celadon, teal, rose, and warm ochre—balances structural clarity with a sense of playfulness and lyricism. Clover-like motifs and curvilinear passages soften the architectural geometry, resulting in a composition that feels both constructed and expressive. While Raba is known for incorporating symbolic and calligraphic elements in his work, this example emphasizes architectural abstraction and spatial rhythm.

Provenance:
From a private collection acquired from longtime collectors now residing in Mexico.

Seller Notes:
Minor reflections from glass visible in photography; not present in person. See less