Pietro Cavallero - Clown

As we're accustomed to thinking, the clown in the circus context is a character meant to inspire laughter and hilarity. What we see in the canvas, however, despite a hint of a smile, is a clown with sadness lurking in his eyes. As a pictorial theme, it was highly appreciated in the early 20th century, especially in Pablo Picasso's series on the circus world. In this case, the artist explores the character in an emotional and picturesque manner. Stylistically, Pietro Cavallero's works offer a clear and immediate representation of the figure. The brushstrokes are rapid and immediate, lending a natural quality to the painting. The figure stands out against a light blue background, with a foamy, airy surface. The figure, with its well-defined contours, finds a sense of balance within the canvas, also capturing a subtle sheen. The colors are harmonious and well-balanced across the figure. The palette chosen by the painter for the representation aims to create a contrast between the background and the figure, also creating an emotional and expressionistic contrast. Pietro Cavallero was a controversial figure. In the late 1960s, he was implicated in a series of crimes, including robberies and kidnappings. When he was arrested and sentenced to life in prison in Porto Azzurro, art became his means of redemption. His pictorial production, with naive tendencies, also reflected a certain taste that manifests itself in a clear impressionistic influence in his brushwork.  

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