The work “Autumn” by Giorgio Tonelli captures with remarkable precision the silent beauty of the urban landscape that characterizes much of the artist’s production. In this painting, Tonelli depicts an essential cityscape dominated by two water towers rising above the surrounding buildings. The clear sky and crystalline light create a suspended atmosphere, while the rigorous composition recalls a metaphysical and contemplative vision of reality.
Known for his precise and measured pictorial language, Giorgio Tonelli combines elements of architectural rationalism with a poetic sensitivity capable of evoking profound emotions. Every detail is carefully calibrated: the warm tones of the buildings contrast with the soft blue of the sky, while the vegetation in the foreground introduces a note of balance and harmony.
Through a masterful use of perspective and light, the artist invites the viewer to reflect on time and stillness, conveying a sense of calm and introspection that is particularly associated with transitional seasons such as autumn.
Description: Oil on panel, bearing on the reverse the title, year, artist’s signature, technique, and dimensions. Also bearing the inventory number of Galleria Forni on the reverse, H cm 35×25.5 – with frame H cm 44×35.
Provenance: Galleria Forni, Bologna.
Hammer Price: € 3.000,00
Auction 81 – March 26th 2025 – Graphics – Multiples – Drawings
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