Renato Guttuso (1911-1987) Flowers, 1954

Renato Guttuso (1911-1987)Flowers, 1954

Renato Guttuso (1911–1987) | Italy
Charcoal on paper

Dated: “Roma 15. VIII. 54” (Rome, 15 August 1954).
Inscribed: “A Julius Starzinsky ricordo del nostro amico” (To Julius Starzinsky, in memory of our friend).
Annotated verso: “Własność prywatna / J. A…. / 19. IV. 1962” (Polish: “Private property / J.A…. / 19 April 1962”).

Dimensions:
Frame: 47 × 36 cm | 18.5 × 14.1 in
Artwork: 46 × 35 cm | 18.1 × 13.8 in

Provenance:
Gifted directly by Renato Guttuso to the grandfather of the current owner.

Condition:
Good condition for its age. The drawing is well-preserved with no visible damage to the artwork itself. Minor signs of age on the paper edges and reverse, consistent with handling and archival storage. Frame in good condition with light wear.

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An Intimate Floral Study by a Modern Master

Executed with elegant clarity and confident line, Renato Guttuso’s Flowers (1954) captures a moment of quiet intensity. The black floral forms, suspended in space, vibrate with the energy of postwar Italy — expressive, personal, and politically charged in spirit.

This signed and dedicated work is more than a study of blooms. It is a drawing rich in intimacy and historical nuance, gifted by Guttuso to a friend, inscribed in Rome, and preserved across generations. A rare opportunity to acquire an artist’s gesture of beauty, friendship, and time.