Marino Marini (1901-1980), Two Nudes

Marino Marini (1901–1980) Due Nudi (Two Nudes), 1961 Lithograph on paper Signed ‘MARINO’ in ballpoint pen, lower right Sheet: 48 × 31 cm Framed: 50 × 33 cm Italy An intimate lithograph by Italian sculptor and artist Marino Marini, depicting two intertwined nude figures. About the work Created in 1961, Due Nudi belongs to an important period in Marini’s graphic work, in which the human figure became increasingly reduced to expressive lines, gestures and contrasting areas of light and dark. The composition is recorded in Giorgio and Guido Guastalla’s catalogue raisonné of Marini’s graphic work as LM1961. Other documented impressions were produced in connection with the publication Marino Marini Plastik, Stuttgart, 1961. About Marino Marini Born in Pistoia in 1901, Marino Marini became one of the defining figures of post-war Italian art. He is best known internationally as one of the leading Italian sculptors of the twentieth century, but drawing and printmaking also formed an important part of his practice. His works on paper reveal the same interest in the human body, movement and simplified form that characterises his sculpture. His work was exhibited extensively internationally, including major European exhibitions and retrospectives at institutions such as Kunsthaus Zürich. Details Artist: Marino Marini (1901–1980) Title: Due Nudi (Two Nudes) Date: 1961 Medium: Lithograph on paper Signature: Signed ‘MARINO’ in ballpoint pen, lower right Dimensions: 48 × 31 cm; 50 × 33 cm including frame Condition: Excellent Country: Italy Literature Giorgio & Guido Guastalla, Marino Marini. Catalogo ragionato dell’opera grafica (Incisioni e Litografie) 1919–1980, Edizioni Graphis Arte, Livorno, 1990, LM1961. Provenance Private collection Shipping Please contact the dealer for a shipping quote.