Elaino Fantuzzi 1909-1987 Oil Painting -Abstract Figurative

Description: Item : This evocative oil painting was done by Italian artist Eliano Fantuzzi (1909-1987). Eliano was born in Italy, moved to Paris and was became part of Picasso's social circle in 1939. He had relationships with other great artists of the time, Chagall, Matisse and Braque who influenced his work. This painting is oil on canvas and signed on the back. It measures 25 1/2" by 17 1/2" and with frame it measures 33 5/8" by 25 3/4". It has been framed in a kind of shadowbox metal frame which is covered with plexiglass that has space between the painting and the surface of the plexiglass. The plexiglass has some scratches and signs of wear. (Please note there is some distortion in the photos from the reflection of the plexiglass covering.) The painting is in excellent condition and has been well protected by this style of frame. Elaino Fantuzzi was born in 1909 in Modena, Italy. At the young age of 15, he attended the School of Arts in Verona, and after only one year, was promoted to the Academy. He first opened a studio in Montparnasse, where he struggled for years. He then met Picasso in 1939 and entered his social circle, taking his work beyond Paris to Lione, Bordeaux and Grenoble. He established relationships with other great artists such as Chagall, Matisse, and Braque, whose influences can clearly be seen throughout his works. Fantuzzi put his budding art career on hold to enlist in the French Army soon after the start of World War II. In 1940 he was captured and sent to a concentration camp. Thankfully, he was soon freed and returned to Paris. In 1943, he moved to Rome to try his luck in the art world again, and his work quickly became renowned. After an exhibition in Trieste, he met the Russo brothers, who brought him into their elite social circle of artists and critics. There he gained favorable exposure for his paintings and increased demand for his works. His exhibits were very successful and he participated in the “Quadreinnale of Rome” and “Biennale in Venice”. In 1948-1952, Fantuzzi was commissioned by the Ibin Saud of Saudi Arabia to fresco the Hall of Receptions to the Palace of Taif. He painted scenes of peace and war with the use of animals. This work gained Fantuzzi great notoriety and he became known worldwide. He exhibited in Germany, Belgium, Israel, Switzerland, Lebanon, and the USA. Then finally in the 1960s he settled in Capri, eventually moving back to his home town in Verona in the 70s. He continued to exhibit and paint until his death in 1987. **To see more original paintings** - Click on the Paintings - Fine Arts category to the left of this . - Then click on the Category of your choice:- Native American, Western U.S., Eastern U.S., European, Asia & Middle East, Latin America, Sculpture I am currently listing wonderful old vintage and contemporary paintings every week on eBay. We guarantee all of our Native American Indian items to be AUTHENTIC American Indian traditional arts.

Price: 750 USD

Location: Sedona, Arizona

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