Los 4172

Giacomelli, Mario
(1925-2000)Untitled, from the series ”Io non ho mani che mi accarezzino il volto”

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Fotografie des 19. – 21. Jahrhunderts (Katalog nur online verfügbar)
Auktionsdatum 4.12.2024

Untitled, from the series ”Io non ho mani che mi accarezzino il volto”, 1961-1963. Gelatin silver print, printed later. 12,7 x 18 cm. Signed by the photographer in black ink in lower right corner; "Archivio Mario Giacomelli" certificate of authenticity written in ballpoint pen and signed by Simone Giacomelli on the verso.

Mario Giacomelli’s work Io non ho mani che mi accarezzino il volto (1961-1963) is a seminal series capturing the playful yet contemplative lives of young seminarians, blending motion and stillness to reflect the tension between spiritual devotion and human yearning. Characterized by Giacomelli’s distinctive high-contrast black-and-white style, the series transforms everyday scenes into abstract, almost surreal compositions, highlighting his ability to transcend traditional documentary photography. – Top left corner slightly bumped, otherwise in excellent condition.