Alberto Sughi - Summer

The human figure has always been at the center of artistic research. Since the classical age, the naturalistic rendering of human anatomy has been a primary goal of painters and sculptors throughout history. The representation of the nude is the ultimate expression of this aspiration, pervasive across all eras and stylistic trends. Indeed, in addition to the naturalistic interpretations of the Renaissance and various classicisms, which aimed for a truthful and detailed representation of the human body, the nude has also been a central figure in the new aesthetic concepts brought about by the historical avant-garde, such as Cubism, Expressionism, and Surrealism.

In this lithograph, Alberto Sughi presents an interpretation of the human figure still rooted in an objective and phenomenal reality, far removed from the distortions that characterize his artistic language. The subject presents a lifelike image, endowed with anatomical precision, physiognomic characterization, and a sculptural consistency. The image stands out clearly, with few painterly effects; the color is applied in light washes.

Alberto Sughi, Cesena 1928 - Bologna 2012, always chose the path of realism throughout his painting career. However, Sughi's realism never had a social orientation; rather, its focus shifted to the human condition, to human solitude: this is why Sughi's painting has been described as "existentialist realism." In the 1960s, Sughi's realism was influenced by Bacon, presenting distortions in his subjects and spatial settings similar to those of the English artist.

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