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Luca Pignatelli — Afrodite
Luca Pignatelli

Afrodite

2001

A monumental female figure emerges from a weathered, aged surface, evoking the timeless presence of the ancient goddess of love and beauty. Pignatelli layers history and mythology onto his canvas, blending classical iconography with the textures of decay and time, as if the image has been unearthed from a forgotten civilization. The work bridges antiquity and the contemporary, inviting reflection on the enduring power of beauty and the passage of time.

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

October 6, 2016

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Luca Pignatelli, Afrodite, 2001

A monumental female figure emerges from a weathered, aged surface, evoking the timeless presence of the ancient goddess of love and beauty. Pignatelli layers history and mythology onto his canvas, blending classical iconography with the textures of decay and time, as if the image has been unearthed from a forgotten civilization. The work bridges antiquity and the contemporary, inviting reflection on the enduring power of beauty and the passage of time.

Year
2001
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th-Century Art, Neoclassical Influence, Melancholic Mood, Mythological Subject, Aphrodite, Male Artist, Nostalgic Mood, Neo-Classical Style, Mixed Media, Mythology Subject, Female Figure, Italian Artist, Contemporary Artist, Figurative Art, Large Format, Contemporary Art, Monochromatic Palette, Classical Mythology, Symbolic Imagery

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