Composition

1961

Marino Marini

Associated Names
Marino Marini

Artist, Italian, 1901 - 1980

The image shows intersecting lines and geometric shapes. Curved and angular lines are arranged to resemble two stylized figures. The shapes give the impression of movement, with forms that could be seen as limbs or torsos, resembling marionettes or dancers. Contrast between shaded areas and clear spaces adds depth to the image.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in black on d'Auvergne du Moulin Richard-de-Bas paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Robert A. Hauslohner

  • Dimensions

    plate: 35.8 x 29.5 cm (14 1/8 x 11 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 51.8 x 38.7 cm (20 3/8 x 15 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.116.230

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Guastalla/Guastalla 1990, Vol. A, no. 67

Associated Artworks

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The image is a minimalist line drawing of a person sitting on a chair. The person's body is depicted with simple lines in an abstract style. They are shown in profile with one leg crossed over the other, and their arm resting on their knee. The facial features are basic, and the head is an unfinished oval shape. The person appears unclothed, with no other details besides the body outline. The chair is also shown with simple lines, one leg visible. The background is plain and neutral.

Rest (Le repos)

Marino Marini

1950

This is a photograph of a title page for an art portfolio. The title page features the name "MARINO MARINI" prominently at the top, followed by "L'ALBUM N° 1". Below this, it states "12 eaux-fortes originales". It also mentions an introduction by G. di San Lazzaro. At the bottom, it lists the publishers "XXe SIÈCLE" in Paris and "LEON AMIEL" in New York. The text is presented in a clean, minimalist style on a textured, cream-colored paper.

L'Album No. 1

Marino Marini

1968

The image shows intersecting and curved lines forming an abstract representation. The shapes depict a horse and a rider. The design captures movement and resembles equestrian art, with clean lines for simplicity.

Perception (L'Idée)

Marino Marini

1950

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1990

  • Guastalla, Giorgio and Guido. Marino Marini: Catalogo ragionato dell'Opera grafica (Incisioni e Litografie) 1919-1980. Livorno: Guastalla Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, 1990.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: MARINO; lower left in graphite: 1/50

Watermarks

Auvergne du Moulin Richard-de-Bas

Wikidata ID

Q74893252

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