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). Measuring with frame and glass: 102 cm in height and 73 cm in width. The work on cardboard alone measures 95 cm in height and 65 cm in width. The work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and lawful provenance. The piece comes from our private family collection. Attention: we do not ship to countries outside the European Union. Shipments will also not be made to Switzerland, Germany, and England. Alberto Sughi, born on 5 October 1928 in Cesena, was an Italian painter among the leading exponents of the second half of the 20th century. Self-taught, he approached painting thanks to his uncle who taught him the first technical 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-born Biagio Dradi Maraldi. However, in 1951 he returned to Cesena and settled in a room of Rocca Malatestiana. Subsequently, he moved to the countryside house of Carpineta on the Cesena hills. Sughi stands out for his approach to realism, choosing to represent 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, notably the 'Green Paintings' (1971-1973) devoted to the man-nature relationship, the cycle 'The Supper' (1975-1976), and 'Imagination and Memory of the Family' in the early 1980s. Alberto Sughi also explored graphics, creating a significant corpus of etchings, lithographs, and serigraphs from 1946 to 2011. His graphic work, characterized by intense tension toward mastering graphic techniques and exploring the mark, mutually enriches his painted work. 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 Quadrennial, 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 at prestigious venues such as the Bologna Modern Art Gallery, Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest, and abroad in cities like Moscow, Prague, and São Paulo. He also took part 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 civic life as a councilor for the PCI 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 Quadriennial of Art of Rome and took part in exhibitions 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 the other at the Vittoriano in Rome. In 2009, his work was shown in Palermo and later in London at the Istituto Italiano di Cultura. He participated in the 54th Venice Biennale in 2011, presenting 'A World of Cold and Ice'. Alberto Sughi passed away on 31 March 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 as a courtesy and does not form part of the sale; therefore, any damage to the frame during shipment/transport will not be considered valid grounds for canceling the order. The work will be shipped with its frame but without glass to prevent possible damage. We do not ship to non-EU countries.

Stima:€400

Vedi tutti gli oggetti diCatawikioArte, Pittura e Arti Grafiche