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Flores Seraphici

1993

Mimmo Paladino

Associated Names

Mimmo Paladino

Artist, Italian, born 1948

The image displays a person's face in an abstract and artistic style, with exaggerated contours, a long nose, large eyes, and a small mouth. The hair is illustrated with thin, vertical lines, and there are pink floral-like shapes on the head and forehead. A black structure resembling a building silhouette is beside the face. The background features thin vertical lines and some black spots.

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Artwork overview

Credit Line

Gift of Neal T. Turtell and Thomas G. Klarner
Accession Number

2022.35.46.2

This is a drawing of an ornate book or folio cover design. The design features a central text block titled "FLORES SERAPHICI" with credits to Mimmo Paladino for fifteen etchings and a poem by Giuseppe Conte. Surrounding the text is an intricate frame composed of swirling, decorative flourishes. In each corner and some places around the frame, there are stylized illustrations of human faces and figures. The lower section provides details about the series of etchings, mentioning the publishing house, Waddington Graphics in London. The artwork carries a classic appearance, with the central text printed in green and smaller text in black. — Flores Seraphici

Mimmo Paladino

1993

This is a cover of an art book titled "Flores Seraphici." The cover features a green rectangular panel, bordered by strips of red-brown and yellow. Within the green panel, pink text reads "FLORES SERAPHICI," with additional text detailing "Fifteen etchings by Mimmo Paladino" and "Poem by Giuseppe Conte." Above the text is an emblem of an artwork depicting a stylized face or abstract form with ornamental elements. The lower right corner includes a note stating "Waddington Graphics, London." The design balances earth-toned shades and geometric simplicity. — Flores Seraphici

Mimmo Paladino, Waddington Graphics, London, Grafica Uno

1992

The image shows a collection of abstract lines and shapes creating a complex composition with fluid and jagged contours. There is a tall figure at the center, merging with the surrounding lines and textures, resembling a human body. To the left, a smaller figure stands in a rectangular frame, adding depth. An orange, oval shape on the ground resembles a theatrical mask. To the right, a creature with rabbit-like features looks upwards. In the background, there are structures reminiscent of houses or towers, with cloud-like shapes in the sky. — Flores Seraphici

Mimmo Paladino

1993

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Neal T. Turtell and Thomas G. Klarner

Associated Names

Turtell, Neal, Mr.

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