THE ARTWORK
Gino Severini’s Arlecchino appears as a small presence at the centre of a broad light sheet. A few dark marks and delicate planes suggest body and costume, leaving many contours open.
The etching focuses attention on the measure of gesture. The figure does not occupy space as a compact mass: it emerges through details and interruptions, inviting a closer look. The open margin emphasises its intimate character, suspended between geometric construction and theatrical recognisability.
The etching focuses attention on the measure of gesture. The figure does not occupy space as a compact mass: it emerges through details and interruptions, inviting a closer look. The open margin emphasises its intimate character, suspended between geometric construction and theatrical recognisability.