Attributed to Salvatore Fiume - Odalisque

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, which spans 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 movements, such as Cubism, Expressionism, and Surrealism. Beyond the interest in the representation of the female figure, the subject of this work, in particular, demonstrates the painter Salvatore Fiume's taste for sensual and erotic female figures, which demonstrate a connection, even in the subject matter, with Toulouse-Lautrec.

The composition is perfectly suited to Salvatore Fiume's style: the elegance and sensuality of the full body blend perfectly with the stylistic synthesis of the Sicilian master's most Expressionist phase. The line is thin and calligraphic, sketching the figure, highlighting its plastic qualities with great expressiveness. Furthermore, both in the subjects and in this Expressionist-leaning language, there is certainly a reminiscence of Toulouse-Lautrec's female characters. The color palette, based on bright tones, also fits this concept.

The work is attributed to Salvatore Fiume, born in 1915 in Comiso and died in Milan in 1997. In addition to being a painter and sculptor, he was also an architect. His painting career focused on a reinterpretation of classicism, particularly Renaissance painting and Piero della Francesca. Later, thanks to his success, he traveled extensively around the world, drawing inspiration from exotic folklore, which he rendered in an expressionist manner.

The transaction takes place with maximum security for both the seller and the buyer. We take care of the conformity (provenance, authenticity, state of conservation) of the work and handle the shipping.
Returns are possible no later than 14 days after receiving the order.