A set of four etchings by Orfeo Tamburi depicting the arrondissements of Paris, created using etching and aquatint techniques. They were produced by the Il Cigno art print publisher in Rome between 1979 and 1981 for the "Paris 20+1" series. Each print is signed by the artist in pencil in the lower right corner. These are limited edition prints of 130. 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.
6th arrondissement - Luxembourg or some mindless and brain-numbing competitions "caffe d'angolo" (corner café)
11th arrondissement - Popincourt or The Republic of Comrades, "Belleville house" Popincourt district
15th arrondissement - Grenelle Vaugirard or Songs and elevated metro, "a street" possibly the rue du Commerce.
16th arrondissement - Passy or greenery and high society, "La porta verde" (the green gate) Passy district
Artist's proofs (PA). Each engraving is accompanied by a booklet of text and drawings illustrating each arrondissement of Paris.
Orfeo Tamburi (1910-1994) is known for his depictions of urban life. He developed a passion for engraving and prints with warm tones and broad lines. In 1971, he settled in Paris and captured the city in all its facets. He received the Italian Gold Medal of Cultural Merit that same year.
Circa: 1980
Frame dimensions: L:48.5cm, D:2cm, H:58.5cm.
Dimensions of the engraving: 27x38
Condition report: In very good condition.
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- Reference :
- 30142
- Availability :
- Item available
- Width :
- 49 (cm)
- Height :
- 59 (cm)
- Depth :
- 2 (cm)
- Era:
- 20th century
- Materials:
- paper, engraving
