NudeRenato Guttuso · 1962

1962
70.0 x 100.0 cm
Galleria d'Arte Moderna Achille Forti

Renato Guttuso (1911-1987) was born in Bagheria and nurtured a great love for painting from an early age. He moved to Palermo to complete his high school studies and then attend university. In 1933, he moved to Rome to devote himself solely to painting and, in his early twenties, was admitted to the I Quadriennale Nazionale. His training was modelled on European figurative currents, from Courbet to Van Gogh and Picasso, which led him first to Milan and then to travel around Europe. In 1944, he took part in the Resistance, and in the post-war climate, his painting, already oriented towards an expressive and dramatic realism, was further strengthened. In 1945, he moved to France, where he became friends with Picasso and took part in numerous foreign exhibitions. As a Communist Party militant, he was also interested in painting social issues and remained a firm believer in Realism. From 1950 onwards, he also devoted himself to portraits and landscapes.

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About this artwork

Title: Nude
Artist: Renato Guttuso
Year: 1962
Original dimensions: 70.0 x 100.0 cm
Format: Landscape
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: Galleria d'Arte Moderna Achille Forti
Color palette: Neutrals
Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum

Questions & Answers

Is "Nude" by Renato Guttuso in the public domain, and why?

The copyright status of "Nude" - still protected by copyright - follows from the artist's death in 1987.

Does "Nude" show strong light-dark contrasts?

"Nude" by Renato Guttuso shows a statement contrast between its light and dark areas.

When was "Nude" made?

"Nude" dates from 1962. The date places the work within Renato Guttuso's career and its era.

Which artist is "Nude" attributed to?

The artist behind "Nude" is Renato Guttuso. The work is catalogued under Renato Guttuso's name.

Toward which tone does "Nude" lean?

The dominant hue of "Nude" by Renato Guttuso is green to violet spectrum. The hue is the underlying tone of the palette.

How old was Renato Guttuso when creating "Nude" in 1962?

Renato Guttuso was 51 years old when creating "Nude" in 1962. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1911.

What are the dimensions of the original "Nude" by Renato Guttuso?

"Nude" measures 70 x 100 cm in its original form. Original dimensions are a useful reference when choosing a reproduction size.