Riccardo Benvenuti - Portrait of his aunt

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 female figure is an 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 female figure has also been a central figure in the new aesthetic concepts brought about by the historical avant-garde, such as Cubism, Expressionism, and Surrealism.

The female figure is central to Riccardo Benvenuti's artistic production, and he has captured women in his own unique and refined style. This painter's aesthetic is based on a close blend of naturalistic rendering and graphic elegance. Indeed, the subject is impeccably depicted, thanks in part to Benvenuti's remarkable technical skill. The figure, physiognomically and plastically delineated, is complemented by the expressive presence of thin and refined graphic lines, which, with their movement, establish a dynamic rhythm in the work. The defining characteristic of Riccardo Benvenuti's female figures is the perfection of the face, which appears smooth, almost porcelain-like. The hair, on the other hand, is always moved by an extremely dynamic and expressive rendering of subtle lines. The rest of the figure is again structured with synthetic graphic signs. All this connotes the subject as an ethereal and diaphanous presence.

Riccardo Benvenuti was born in Lucca in 1939, where he trained as a painter. His career began in 1958, when he exhibited his work for the first time at the officers' club in his hometown. During his career, he also collaborated with Dalí on the Medal of Good Wishes. He also designed posters for sporting events such as the World Boxing Championships, the Football World Cup, the Los Angeles Olympics, and the Giro d'Italia.

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