Aligi Sassu, "la Battaglia," Mixed-media Silkscreen, Signed, 20th Century

Aligi Sassu, "La Battaglia," mixed-media silkscreen, signed, 20th century

Large mixed-media silkscreen on canvas by Aligi Sassu, titled La Battaglia, created in 1980 and part of a numbered edition of 199 copies, of which this one bears the number 23/199. The work, signed in the lower right corner, is accompanied on the reverse by a Rizzoli Finarte label certifying its authenticity.

Dimensions: Canvas 150 x 150 cm

The composition, with its strong chromatic and expressive impact, represents one of the most emblematic themes in Sassu’s oeuvre: the horse in motion, a symbol of vital energy, passion, and dramatic tension. In a frenzied and dynamic scene, nude human figures and horses in vivid hues—fiery reds, luminous whites, and intense greens—intertwine in an almost mythological whirlwind, evoking epic episodes and timeless battles. The silkscreen technique, enriched by multi-material interventions, lends depth and vibrancy to the surface, accentuating the image’s gestural and lyrical character.