Cafè-Chantant

1915

Francesco Cangiullo

Associated Names
Francesco Cangiullo

Artist, Italian, 1888 - 1977

The image features abstract shapes and lines. There is a triangular shape on the left with the word "FUTURISTA" along its side. Below, a vertical line divides into two smaller horizontal lines. The letters spell out 'DEN.' To the right, text reads "FRANCESCO CANGIULLO." Below is the phrase "CAFÉ - CHANTANT." Scattered throughout are handwritten words.
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The image shows a text composition. It features handwritten text arranged on a beige background. At the top, it reads "FRANCESCO CANGIULLO FUTURISTA" in bold. Below this, centered and in larger text, it reads "EDEN-PROGRAMMA." At the bottom, the year "1915" is written in the same style.

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Francesco Cangiullo

1915

Eden-Programma

Francesco Cangiullo

1915

The image depicts an arrangement of lines and geometric shapes in an abstract style. There are two stick-figure-like shapes, with one figure leaning over a diagonal line. Text is present at various angles. A circular formation of swirly lines is to the right, resembling a wreath or bouquet. Light blue squiggly lines are at the bottom center.

Omaggio a Mayol

Francesco Cangiullo

1915

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Ars Libri Ltd., New York); purchased 2009 by NGA.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2014

  • From Neoclassicism to Futurism: Italian Prints and Drawings, 1800- 1925, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2014 - 2015.

Bibliography

2009

  • Ars Libri Ltd. Twentieth-Century Avant-Garde: Rare Books and Documents. New York, 2009: no. 31.

2010

  • Brodie, Judith. "Francesco Cangiullo, Eden-Programma." Bulletin / National Gallery of Art, no. 42 (Spring 2010): 25-26.

Inscriptions

in pen and black ink: FUTURISTA FRANCECSCO CANGIULLO / CAFè-CHANTANT / programma / + Parole-vocali-consonanti e number / in libertà

Wikidata ID

Q64562343

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