Flores Seraphici

1993

Mimmo Paladino

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Mimmo Paladino

Artist, Italian, born 1948

This is a painting of an abstract scene featuring various elements. It presents a central figure seated at a table with a vase of flowers in front of it. To the left are a stack of books and a jug. A woven-like pattern is visible in parts of the composition, particularly around a lamb-like creature resting at the base. To the right of the central figure is another vertically inclined figure drawn in a contrasting style with exaggerated cross-hatching. The background is a muted mixture of green and brown, with indistinct forms blending into the color palette, creating an ethereal atmosphere.
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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 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.

Flores Seraphici

Mimmo Paladino

1993


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Neal T. Turtell and Thomas G. Klarner

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