Enrico Paolucci (1901-1999) - Still Life in Pose - Oil on canvas

Artist: Enrico Paolucci (Genoa 1901 - Turin 1999) Dimensions: 60 x 100 cm (artwork), 74 x 114 cm (with frame) Materials: oil on canvas Precious oil on canvas painting titled "Natura in posa" (Still Life in Pose), by the celebrated master Enrico Paolucci, a prominent exponent of the "Sei di Torino" group. The artwork depicts a composition of everyday objects, including a bottle, a glass ampoule, and a plate of lemons, arranged on a surface that stands out against a vibrant chromatic background. The work is characterized by a vibrant painterly execution and a masterful use of color, typical of the artist's mature period. The composition plays on strong tonal contrasts, where the orange of the background enhances the blue of the central niche and the luminosity of the fruits. The brushstroke is confident and synthetic, capable of defining volumes through color combinations of great modernity. The painting is signed by the artist at the bottom right. Of particular historical-critical significance is its prestigious provenance, as the work belonged to the renowned Rina and Demetrio Veglio Collection, a benchmark for 20th-century art in Italy. The painting is presented in a linear frame that enhances its vertical development. It is in excellent condition of preservation.