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Don Quixote - Nobleman on Horse with Sheep - Action Painting 1961

Creator: Gianni Benvenuti
Offered by: Robert Funk Fine Art

Description
Italian illustrator Gianni Benvenuti depicts a dramatic scene from the epic Spanish novel by Miguel de Cervantes. With unrivaled skill, Benvenuti captures a peak moment of drama when Don Quixote, dressed in armor and mounted, impales a sheep with his lance. As a result, we see the dirt of dusk kick up and fill the air. The artist combines an "Action Painting" splash technique with carefully rendered detail of the subjects, to enhance the dynamic nature of the moment. Work is unsigned and unframed. This was executed as a commercial assignment for an illustrated book on Don Quixote. The lead full image most represents the color when viewed in person.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Tempera, Pencil.
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	1961
Styles / Movements:	Abstract Expressionism
Incollect Reference #:	700113

Dimensions

W.	10 in;	H.	14 in;
W.	25.4 cm;	H.	35.56 cm;

Message from Seller:

Robert Funk Fine Art in Miami offers an eclectic collection shaped by 45 years of experience, blending art with commercial perspectives. For inquiries or art advisory services, contact Robert Funk at decoypoet@yahoo.com or 305.857.0521.