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Surreal Eskimo Fairy Tale - Indigenous People Folklore Story-Teller

Creator: Gianni Benvenuti
Offered by: Robert Funk Fine Art

Description
This work celebrates the customs and folklore of Indigenous People / Eskimo native life. Illustrator Gianni Benvenuti shows a partially clothed Eskimo man lying on his back in a trance or dream state. The artist treats the subject's eyes as thin white strips. Standing atop his cheeks is a tiny Eskimo girl. She leans into his eye to communicate with the reposing unconscious man. In the man's left hand, we see a tiny moose in scale with the girl. This work was done on an assignment to illustrate a book on the Story-Teller "Eskimo Fairy Tales." It's masterfully rendered in a pulsating and ethereal post-impressionist style.
Unsigned, unframed, in two parts

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Tempera on Board
Condition:	Good. very good
Creation Date:	1966
Styles / Movements:	Conceptualism, Surrealism, Contemporary
Incollect Reference #:	775801

Dimensions

W.	21.25 in;	H.	13.5 in;
W.	53.98 cm;	H.	34.29 cm;

Message from Seller:

Robert Funk Fine Art in Miami offers an eclectic collection shaped by 45 years of experience, blending art with commercial perspectives. For inquiries or art advisory services, contact Robert Funk at decoypoet@yahoo.com or 305.857.0521.