Alberto Sughi (1928-2012) - La Primavera - cm 102 x 73

A large watercolor by Alberto Sughi titled “La Primavera” in mixed technique (hand-painted watercolor by the artist, hand-signed) is up for auction. The piece with frame and glass measures 102 cm in height and 73 cm in width. The artwork on cardboard alone measures 95 cm by 65 cm. The work comes with a certificate of authenticity and legitimate provenance. It originates from our private family collection. Attention: shipments are not carried out to countries outside the European Union. Shipments to Switzerland, Germany, and England will also not be made. Alberto Sughi, born October 5, 1928 in Cesena, was an Italian painter and one of the leading figures of the latter half of the 20th century. Self-taught, he approached painting through his uncle, who taught him the basics. He debuted as a painter in a group show in Cesena in 1946. Two years later, he moved to Rome, where he met Renato Guttuso through Cesena-native Biagio Dradi Maraldi. However, in 1951 he returned to Cesena and settled in a room of the Rocca Malatestiana. Later, he moved to the countryside home in Carpineta on the Cesena hills. Sughi stood out for his approach to realism, choosing to depict everyday life without heroes, in contrast to the socially engaged paintings typical of the post-war period. Enrico Crispolti, in 1956, defined his painting as “existential realism.” His artistic research developed through thematic cycles, including the “Green Paintings” (1971–1973), dedicated to the relationship between man and nature, the cycle “The Dinner” (1975–1976), and “Imagination and Memory of the Family” in the early 1980s. Sughi also explored graphics, creating a significant body of etchings, lithographs, and screenprints from 1946 to 2011. His graphic work, marked by an intense tension toward mastering graphic techniques and exploring the mark, enriches his painted work in return. Sughi’s career includes important exhibitions such as two solo shows in Bologna and Turin in 1962, participation in the Venice Biennale and the Rome Quadriennale, of which he was president in 1993. In 2005, the President of the Italian Republic Carlo Azeglio Ciampi awarded him the Vittorio De Sica Prize for Culture. His works have been shown in solo exhibitions in prestigious venues such as the Bologna Gallery of Modern Art, Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome, the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest, and abroad in cities like Moscow, Prague, and São Paulo. He also participated in international exhibitions, including “Contemporary Italian Paintings” in Australia in 1963 and “Peintures italiennes d’aujourd’hui” in the Middle East and North Africa. Alberto Sughi was also active in the cultural and political scene. He participated in local city politics as a PCI councilor in Cesena. He also met important directors such as Mario Monicelli and Ettore Scola. In 1980, he moved permanently to Rome. In 1994, he became President of the National Quadrennial Art Board of Rome and participated in shows such as “The Inner Portrait” in Aosta. In 2007, two retrospective exhibitions were dedicated to him: one at the Malatestiana Library in Cesena, curated by Vittorio Sgarbi, and another at the Vittoriano Complex in Rome. In 2009, his work was shown in Palermo and then in London at the Istituto di Cultura Italiana. He participated in the 54th Venice Biennale in 2011, presenting “A World of Cold and Ice.” Alberto Sughi passed away on March 31, 2012 in Bologna, at the age of 83, leaving an invaluable artistic legacy that continues to influence the world of contemporary art. Please note that the frame is offered gratis as a courtesy and is not part of the sale; therefore, any damage to the frame during shipping/transport will not be considered grounds for canceling the order. The artwork will be shipped with its frame but without glass to avoid possible damage. No shipments to non-EU countries.

Stima:€400

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