A Carabinieri hat dominates the scene, set in the middle of an Italian square bathed in the warm light of the afternoon. The work captures a suspended moment in which the symbolic object becomes the absolute protagonist, as if telling of a silent but constant presence in everyday life. All around, the historic buildings and barely sketched figures build a lively but never intrusive setting: everything converges on that headgear, an emblem of order, tradition and national identity.
The broad, vibrant brushwork offers a contemporary, dynamic vision of urban space, playing with reflections, colours and painterly texture. The contrast between the glossy detail of the hat and the more impressionistic rendering of the background creates depth and movement, turning an ordinary scene into an evocative image. The work thus enters into a dialogue between memory and the present, celebrating not only an institutional symbol but also the human and architectural landscape around it.
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in) With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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