Lithograph depicting a religious building, created by Franco Gentilini in the 1970s

Ø cm 57 h cm 77

Franco Gentilini (1909-1981) was an important Italian painter, known for his distinctive style and expressive use of color. His work often explored themes of human emotion, memory, and the passage of time.

Gentilini was known for his bold and vibrant use of color, which he often applied with thick, impastoed brushstrokes.
His paintings often combined figurative elements, such as portraits and landscapes, with abstract shapes and patterns.
His work conveys a strong emotional intensity, often reflecting a sense of longing, nostalgia or melancholy. 

Some of his most famous works include:

"The Girls of Rome" series: a series of paintings depicting young Roman women, characterized by their expressive faces and bright colors.
Still Life: His still life paintings often feature simple objects, such as flowers or fruit, rendered with a strong sense of presence and emotion. Landscapes: His landscapes, often inspired by the Italian countryside, are characterized by bright colors and expressive brushstrokes.