THE ARTWORK
In Renato Guttuso’s Zefis a Usbeck, reclining, seated and huddled figures meet in a freely paced composition. Yellow and red form a warm upper area, while blue lines and dark marks accompany the bodies against the light background. Movement continually shifts between contour and areas of colour.
The etching and aquatint belongs to the portfolio Il serraglio di Fatmé. Within the scene, the varied postures establish a relationship between the figures without confining it to a uniform order. The eye is invited to follow gestures and directions, recognising freedom of line as an essential part of the narrative.
The etching and aquatint belongs to the portfolio Il serraglio di Fatmé. Within the scene, the varied postures establish a relationship between the figures without confining it to a uniform order. The eye is invited to follow gestures and directions, recognising freedom of line as an essential part of the narrative.