THE ARTWORK
In Giuseppe Migneco’s lithograph, a seated female figure occupies almost the entire vertical field. Her pale body stands out between the blue ground and two dark areas at the sides, while her hands hold a small object. Emphatic outlines give solidity to the posture and intensity to the face.
Colour supports the drawing without diminishing its force. The broad surfaces make the figure immediately recognisable, yet the gesture of the hands and direction of the gaze invite a longer look. The scene retains an intimate tension conveyed through a few essential relationships of form and presence.
Colour supports the drawing without diminishing its force. The broad surfaces make the figure immediately recognisable, yet the gesture of the hands and direction of the gaze invite a longer look. The scene retains an intimate tension conveyed through a few essential relationships of form and presence.