63 - Ennio Morlotti, Autumn

Ennio Morlotti, Autumn 1958 70 x 91 cm (27.56 x 35.83 inches), Signed lower right Signed and dated on the reverse Label from Palazzo dei Diamanti, directed by the Civic Galleries of Modern Art, on the reverse Provenance Artist’s studio Michel Tapié Collection Private collection, Milan Exhibitions Palazzo dei Diamanti, March 6–April 12, 1994, Ferrara Civic Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Arezzo Palazzo Albertini, Forlì Bibliography G. Bruno, P.G. Castagnoli, D. Biasin, “Ennio Morlotti, Catalogo Ragionato dei dipinti,” Ed. Skira, Milan, 2000, vol. I, p. 221, no. 471 F. Biamonti, R. Modesti, 1972, plate 27, p. 89; A. Buzzoni, 1994, cat. plate 33, p. 99 Condition The work is an oil on canvas and features a highly textured paint surface, characterized by substantial layers and accumulations of paint, which overall appear to adhere well to the support, with no evident signs of craquelure or lifting. The canvas exhibits some undulations, likely accentuated by the weight of the substantial layers of paint, due to the artist’s particular painting technique. Minor losses of paint are visible along the edges. Examination under a Wood’s lamp reveals, in the lower left corner, localized fluorescence associated with a small area of probable paint restoration. The reverse side shows traces of paint on the textile support, which exhibits a certain rigidity and pronounced waviness due to the quantity of paint used by the artist during execution. Overall, the work is in good condition, considering its technical and stylistic characteristics. Certificate The work is accompanied by a statement of provenance and ownership, issued by Madame Michel Tapié, as shown in the photograph.