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Omaggio a Braccelli (prova a secco)

1968

Paolo Boni

Associated Names

Paolo Boni

Artist, Italian, 1926-2017

The image displays geometric shapes and lines that create structure and balance. Sharp angles and soft curves interact on the canvas. The abstract design resembles mechanical parts merged with humanoid forms, suggestive of robotic limbs or an industrial setting. The forms are layered and textured, providing depth and complexity to the surface and hinting at a connection to machinery or futuristic apparatuses.

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Artwork overview

Medium

blind print, with retouches and additions of two elements in lower figure to control whole composition, on gray paper
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1980.45.199

The image features embossed lines and geometric shapes on a textured sheet. The upper section displays jagged edges resembling city skylines or buildings. The lower section showcases interlocking circuitous and rectangular shapes, reminiscent of mechanical systems or skeletons. The overall design suggests urban architecture and machinery. — Omaggio a Braccelli (Title Folder)

Paolo Boni

1968

The image displays angular black shapes with a marbled texture and white accents arranged against a neutral backdrop. The shapes suggest an abstract composition that may resemble a person in a reclining pose, with limbs and head depicted using geometric forms. The overall design suggests a deconstructed anatomy, eliciting recognition of human-like forms through stylized abstraction. — Omaggio a Braccelli

Paolo Boni

1968

The image shows handwritten text on a sheet of paper. The text is in Italian and appears to be a list or a series of instructions, with each line numbered sequentially. The handwriting is clear and legible, with some words underlined. The paper has a textured appearance around its edges. — Omaggio a Braccelli (Justification Page)

Paolo Boni

1968

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65576035

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