THE ARTWORK
In Franco Gentilini’s Figura, a seated woman is seen from behind, with her face turned slightly to one side. The warm-toned body emerges from a dark background, while the red seat and a vertical surface at the side introduce restrained accents. The pose forms the centre of the image.
The lithograph conveys the scene’s intimacy through the relationship between light, contour and distance. The forms retain a calm solidity without losing the quality of the line. The eye is invited to observe how the body occupies space and holds a silent presence within its gesture.
The lithograph conveys the scene’s intimacy through the relationship between light, contour and distance. The forms retain a calm solidity without losing the quality of the line. The eye is invited to observe how the body occupies space and holds a silent presence within its gesture.