Renato Guttuso, Watermelon, 1982, Lithograph

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Watermelon is a colored lithograph realized by the Sicilian artist Renato Guttuso in 1982. The artwork is from XXeme Siècle … Read more Watermelon is a colored lithograph realized by the Sicilian artist Renato Guttuso in 1982. The artwork is from XXeme Siècle Paris/New York; Printer Graphis Arte Livorno/Roma. Not signed. Good conditions except for a fold in the center. Ref: Renato Guttuso, dipinti, tecniche miste, disegni, litografie e incisioni 1938-1985, Guastalla Centro Arte, Edizioni Graphis Arte, pag. 39, tav. 30. Original title: Anguria Renato Guttuso (Bagheria, Palermo 1912 - Rome,1987) was a famous Italian painter of the 20thcentury. Guttuso, born in a small town in Sicily, started painting when he was only 13. In 1938, he had his first solo exhibition in Rome. He founded the artistic movement " Fronte nuovo delle Arti " in 1947. After the war, he continued painting in his most realistic style, referring to contemporary political themes. Beginning in 1950, Guttuso took part in the Venice Biennal many times and he held numerous solo shows in many museums and galleries in both Europe and America. 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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