Umberto Boccioni Collection
Umberto Boccioni, an Italian futurist artist, captured the essence of his time through his diverse and dynamic artworks
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Umberto Boccioni, an Italian futurist artist, captured the essence of his time through his diverse and dynamic artworks. In "Peasant working, " painted between 1908-1910, he portrays the laborious life of a hardworking farmer with vivid strokes of oil on canvas. Moving to "Portrait of a woman" from c. 1909-10, Boccioni showcases his ability to capture the delicate features and emotions of his subjects. In "Antigrazioso" (1912-13), Boccioni experiments with patinated gesso to create a unique texture that adds depth to the sculpture. His talent for portraiture shines again in "Portrait of Ferruccio Busoni" (1916), where he masterfully conveys the personality and character of this renowned musician. Boccioni's exploration into human psychology is evident in "States of mind: those who go" (1911). Through bold brushstrokes on canvas, he expresses different emotional states experienced by individuals as they move through life. The energy and movement continue in "Horse, rider and buildings" (1913-14), where Boccioni depicts the dynamism inherent in urban landscapes. With works like "Plastic synthesis - seated person" (1915), Boccioni delves into abstract representations while maintaining a sense of human form. He captures both physicality and emotion in these innovative compositions. A black-and-white photograph titled "Italian futurist artists in Paris 1912" provides us with a glimpse into Boccioni's artistic community during that period. His studies for Dynamism series reveal meticulous ink drawings such as "Studies for Dynamism of a Cyclist" (1913) showcasing his fascination with capturing motion on paper.