Views of the arrondissements of Paris by the artist Orfeo Tamburi for the series 20+1. These etchings and aquatints are signed by the artist in pencil and were published by Il Cigno in Rome between 1979 and 1981. The publisher's stamp is located in the lower right corner of the work. This is a limited edition of 130 copies. The frames are made of light wood. Artist's Proofs (AP). Each print is accompanied by a booklet of text and drawings illustrating each arrondissement of Paris.
1st arrondissement - Louvre or the branches of a dry tree , "strada di seza" (evening road), Louvre district with a view of the booksellers
5th arrondissement - Pantheon or some great antediluvian men , "casa hotel" Pantheon district
17th arrondissement - Batignolles-Monceau, or upper middle class and small rentiers , "strada e nuvole" (road and clouds), Batignolles-Monceau district
18th arrondissement - Butte Montmartre or La Butte Sacrée , "La casa nera" (the black house) Butte Montmartre district
Orfeo Tamburi (1910-1994) was an Italian painter and engraver. He is known for his depictions of urban landscapes. His passion for engraving and prints with warm tones and broad lines was inspired by Cézanne. In the 1960s, he was commissioned by Fortune magazine to depict major cities in the United States. In 1971, he settled in Paris and began illustrating the capital. That same year, the Italian president awarded him the Gold Medal of Cultural Merit for his entire body of work.
Dimensions: L:48.5cm, D:2cm, H:58.5cm.
Dimensions of the engraving: 27x38
Circa: 1980
Condition report : in very good condition.
Delivery
Europe: €100
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Rest of the world: Price upon request
- Reference :
- 30141
- Availability :
- Item available
- Width :
- 49 (cm)
- Height :
- 59 (cm)
- Depth :
- 2 (cm)
- Era:
- 20th century
- Materials:
- paper, engraving
