Elena Mannini (XX century) Invidiosi, Purgatory (Dante) - Lot 35

Elena Mannini (XX century) Invidiosi, Purgatory (Dante) Mixed media and collage on translucent tracing paper, depicting a group of stylized draped figures inspired by the world of Dante's Divine Comedy. The silhouettes evoke costume or character studies for a theatrical production, treated in a monochrome range with superimpositions and textures. Titled "Invidiosi" and annotated on the reverse: "Elena Mannini T.N.B mai 1992 Le Purgatoire, Dante". T.N.B stands for Teatro Nazionale di Bari or an Italian theatrical production. The work is similar to a model or study of stage costumes, which corresponds to the work of Elena Mannini. The title "Invidiosi", visible on the work, refers in The Divine Comedy to the circle of the envious in Purgatory, confirming that it was probably a working board for a set or costume design related to Dante's work. Dimensions: 72 x 53 cm. Framed under glass. Paper showing rippling and yellowing. Internal ref : FOFKQ