THE ARTWORK
In Riccardo Benvenuti’s Attesa serena, a woman’s face emerges from a delicate interweaving of lines, hair and small natural elements. The dark areas of hair give the image depth, while the face and pale background retain a gentle luminosity. The lowered gaze introduces a moment of quiet contemplation.
The lithograph alternates more clearly defined passages with lines that dissolve into space. The title can accompany an intimate reading, supported by the pose and the drawing’s quiet rhythm. The figure is not isolated from its surroundings: it seems to share the same continuity of marks and shading.
The lithograph alternates more clearly defined passages with lines that dissolve into space. The title can accompany an intimate reading, supported by the pose and the drawing’s quiet rhythm. The figure is not isolated from its surroundings: it seems to share the same continuity of marks and shading.