Léonor FINI (1907-1996), The Mystique of Aerotics 1980 from the album Aerotics Mystique

Etching , dry needle, cotton paper, dimensions: 39 x 29 cm plate imprint, framed in passe-partout measuring: 62 x 52, limited edition, published under the artist's supervision, hand-numbered by her 190/290 l.d. and signed p.d.Leonor Fini was an Argentine-Italian painter, illustrator, designer and writer who played a key role in the Surrealist movement, although she never formally joined it. Her art, full of mysterious and sensual motifs, explored themes of femininity, sexuality, power, as well as mythology and fantasy. Her works often depicted hybrid creatures, such as sphinxes (women with feline features), and reversed traditional gender roles, showing dominant women and gentle, submissive men.Her life was as extravagant as her art. She was known for her unconventional lifestyle, wearing theatrical costumes, her fascination with cats (of which she bred many) and her dislike of the patriarchy, which was evident both in her private life and in her art."Aerotics Mystique" is one of the graphic series created by Leonor Fini. It is a collection of etchings in Fini's characteristic style, in which human and animal figures (especially cats and sphinxes) mix in dreamlike, often erotic, compositions. The title "Aerotics" is a play on words, combining "aero" (air, ether) with "erotics" (erotic), suggesting the elevated, ethereal, yet sensual nature of the scenes depicted.The album, published in 1980, is a valuable example of her later graphic work. The works reflect her fascination with themes of freedom, mystery and transformation. The works from "Aerotics Mystique" are numbered and hand-signed by the artist, making them sought after by collectors on the art market.The framing shown in the visuals is for illustrative purposes only and does not constitute a commercial offer.