Orfeo Tamburi Drawing On Paper

The drawing is done in pencil. The outlines are clear and the line is thick, giving the figures a solid, almost sculptural appearance. The artist plays with shadows and lights to give depth and volume to the bodies and their surroundings. Below the drawing are handwritten notes by the artist himself. They indicate that Tamburi was studying various effects of light, shadow, and mezzotint. This suggests that the drawing is a preparatory study, an exercise in exploring how to represent form and volume through light. At the bottom left, it is signed "Tamburi." Orfeo Tamburi 1910 - 1994
The frame is wooden.
The drawing measures: 17 x 12.5 cm
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