<Description> A Beautiful and Stuning, Large Original Painting, Ink with Watercolour, Titled "Centaurs, Woman with Man/Horse" By Well Listed Australian Artist Salvatore Zofrea (1946-) Salvatore Zofrea, a well-known Australian Artist, Interpreting the Legendary Greek Mythology, same as other Famous Australian Artists before Him, Interpreted the same subject. for example, Norman Lindsay Purchased from
an Art Exhibition in Sydney, original label verso Centaurs
are human-horse hybrid creatures composed of dualities: human and nature, chaos
and neutrality, love and violence. From ancient Greece to present day, centaurs
have inspired and intrigued artists. Across cultures, centaurs have been
perceived and depicted as aggressive brutes, dedicated teachers, or fearless
protectors Artists from
Ancient Greece to European Old Masters and to the present Day, all painted the
same subject, it is Art indeed, below are few examples Sandro
Botticelli, Pallas and the Centaur, 1480-85 Odilon
Redon, Centaur reading, 1880s Here is an example of artist's Art Work sold At Fine Art Auction
<Condition> Art Work: Excellent Condition <Size> Image Size: 55x74 cm Frame Size: 84x104 cm Frame: Good Condition with minor Wears Ready to Hand <Provenance and Authenticity> It is Personally Signed Lower Right "Zofrea" By the Artist, C1992 Original Exhibition label verso <Biography> Salvatore Zofrea (1946-) Born Borgia Calabria Italy 1946, Arrived Australia In 1956 with his Mother and Two Sisters which depicted in the woodblock "Woman arrives in Australia with youngest children" Well Known Painter and Printmaker in Australia Studied Julian Ashton Art School and with Henry V. Justelius; Travel Studies in Europe and UK. Known for his sensuous, expressionistic colour and Rich Formal Rhythm, based on Religions and Meths. He held 35 solo exhibitions between 1967-1993, Many more followed. He is also known for his portrait paintings, painted some Prominent Australian He won Sulman Prize in 1977,79,82 An Important Contemporary Artist. <Work Represented> Art Gallery of New South Wales National Gallery of Australia Canberra Parliament House Numerous Regional Art Galleries The Vatican Collections Numerous University Art Collections Important Private and Institutional Collections <References and Publications> The Encyclopedia of Australian Art Artists & Galleries of Australia & New Zealand Stephanie Claire & Anna Waldmann "Salvatore Zofrea" Many other Australian Art books <Payment Settlement Period> Transaction must be settled within 7 days <Packing and Delivery> Please be advised that We use professional packing materials to pack all our parcels safely and Best we can to ensure its safe Journey. We use Couriers for National wide delivery, A Street address is required, We prefer not to use Australia Post at all. We Will not be Responsible for Damage or Loss during Transit, Please do not ask us for Compensation as we are not a insurance Company, But We will be Happy to assist you the best way we can with Insurance claim Process with Courier Company. Please Do Not Bid if you do not agree with above Condtion <Guarantee> We Guarantee that All items, paintings, art works and antiques etc, we sell are Genuine and as accurately described, We provide refund of Final Ebay Listing price Only if Items are not as stated. Please Dot Not Bid if You Do Not agree with above Condition |