Oil on canvas painting titled "Girl with Mirror", created by Vittorio Maria di Carlo in 1972

Ø cm 72 h cm 83 including frame

Vittorio Maria di Carlo (San Marco in Lamis, Foggia, 1939 – 2015) was an Italian painter. He was born in Gargano, Italy, and studied art at the State Art Institute of Bari, where he was a student of Spizzico and De Robertis, graduating in Painting and Decoration.
He was recognized as an emerging artist during the "New Figuration" movement. He achieved success in numerous group and solo exhibitions both in Italy and abroad, in cities such as Milan, Las Palmas, Barcelona, Manila, Sydney, Zurich, Monte Carlo, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, and New York.
He participated in the 5th European Biennale of Bamberg, Germany.
He lived and worked in Milan for a period, also staying in Manila. He passed away in 2015.

Di Carlo is known for his paintings, often depicting figures, portraits, and still lifes.
His style can be described as figurative, sometimes with elements leaning towards a modern or slightly informal approach. He used the technique of oil on canvas and sometimes collage. His works are often characterized by vivid colors and recurring themes include female figures ("The Friends"), landscapes (including Mediterranean and Tunisian scenes), and still lifes.

He held numerous solo and group exhibitions throughout his career, in Italy and abroad. His works were exhibited at the Fifth European Biennale of Bamberg.