The painting “Caduta N. 2” by Vladimir Veličković depicts a human figure captured in a moment of falling, fragmented into multiple directions according to the dynamic approach characteristic of the artist’s work. The black background, crossed by horizontal lines and small numerical annotations, functions as a measuring surface, a device frequently employed by Veličković to emphasise the analytical dimension of movement. As a result, the figure appears to be studied through its physical tension and points of fracture.
Born in Belgrade in 1935 and active for much of his career in France, the artist developed a visual language that combines the representation of the body, graphic mark-making, and a strong attention to the dramatic dimension of action. At the same time, the combined use of different media—oil, pencil, and pastel crayons—creates layered surfaces. They reveal both painterly gesture and elements of a more structured, preparatory process.
In conclusion, “Caduta N. 2” (1971) is a significant example of Vladimir Veličković’s production, centred on the analysis of the body in extreme situations and on the creation of images that unite painting with graphic expression.
Description: Oil (with pencil and pastel crayons) on canvas, bearing on the reverse an inscription with the artist’s signature, title, date, technique, and dimensions. With it, an inscription and stamp of Galleria Forni, Bologna, including inventory number and description of the work, H cm 146×198.
Provenance: Galleria Forni, Bologna; Important Private Collection, Bologna.
Hammer Price: € 43.750,00
Auction 76 – November 14th 2024 – Contemporary Art
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