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Umberto Boccioni, Dynamism of a Man's head, 1915

SKU:  194814

Umberto Boccioni, Dynamism of a Man's head, 1915

€44,00 EUR
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Umberto Boccioni’s Dynamism of a Man’s Head (1915) exemplifies the Futurist movement's emphasis on speed, energy, and the fragmented nature of modern life. Boccioni, a central figure in Italian Futurism, sought to capture not just the appearance of his subjects but their dynamic essence and the forces that shape them.

The work embodies the Futurist manifesto’s ideals, breaking traditional forms to depict movement, energy, and the passage of time. The fragmented shapes suggest a fusion of the man’s physical features with the environment around him.

The head is not portrayed as a static object but as a vibrating entity in motion. Angular planes, curved lines, and overlapping forms convey a sense of rapid transformation and kinetic energy.

Boccioni uses a vibrant and contrasting color palette to enhance the sense of dynamism. Light appears to refract and radiate, adding to the impression of energy emanating from the subject.

Influenced by Cubism and Futurism, the piece deconstructs the head into a series of interlocking planes and geometric forms. This fragmentation represents the intersection of the human and the mechanical, reflecting the impact of modern technology and industrialization on individual identity.

The work reflects Futurism's fascination with the mechanization of life and the dissolution of the traditional boundaries between the human and the machine. It’s an exploration of modern identity as shaped by technological and social forces.

Boccioni’s Dynamism of a Man’s Head is a bold departure from conventional portraiture, transforming the human form into a visual symphony of motion and energy. It captures the spirit of the early 20th century, a time of rapid change and innovation.

Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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