Giuseppe Viviani (1898-1965) - Signed Lithograph, 1961

Giuseppe Viviani (San Giuliano Terme 1898-Pisa 1965) - Untitled, 1961

Color Lithograph, ed. 40/170

Signed and dated in pencil lower right Blind stamp of the Artist lower right

Dimensions cm  52 x 71 around  (paper measure) 

Framed

About the Artwork:

In this rare and evocative composition, Giuseppe Viviani transforms the ordinary bicycle into a poetic emblem of freedom, memory, and quiet contemplation. Set against a serene coastal horizon, the solitary bicycle stands motionless while birds glide effortlessly across the sky, creating a subtle dialogue between earthbound stillness and the boundless movement of flight.

Executed with Viviani's unmistakable graphic language—bold contours, simplified forms, and lyrical spontaneity—the work captures the intimate and dreamlike atmosphere that defines the artist's most celebrated imagery. The restrained palette and elegant economy of line lend the composition a timeless quality, balancing modernist simplicity with Mediterranean nostalgia.

Created in 1961, during the mature phase of Viviani's artistic career, this color lithograph belongs to a highly collectible limited edition of only 170 impressions, of which this example is number 40. The presence of the artist's pencil signature, date, and embossed blind stamp further confirms its authenticity and desirability for collectors of twentieth-century Italian printmaking.

Both playful and contemplative, Untitled embodies Viviani's unique ability to elevate humble subjects into symbols of poetic imagination, making this an exceptionally charming and sophisticated example of post-war Italian graphic art. Framed and ready for display, the work offers collectors an opportunity to acquire a distinctive piece by one of Italy's most individual and sensitive printmakers.

About the Artist:

Giuseppe Viviani was an important Italian painter, engraver, and printmaker of the twentieth century, particularly celebrated for his poetic and highly personal etchings.

Although relatively discreet during his lifetime, Viviani is now regarded as one of the major Italian printmakers of the twentieth century. His works are represented in numerous public and private collections in Italy and abroad, including collections of the Uffizi Galleries and several Italian museums dedicated to graphic arts.

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