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The Drinker, 1914 (oil on canvas)
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The Drinker, 1914 (oil on canvas)
LRI4634631 The Drinker, 1914 (oil on canvas) by Boccioni, Umberto (1882-1916); 86x87 cm; Museo del Novecento, Milan, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini; Italian, out of copyright
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Abstract Alcoholic Drink Alcoholism Bistro Boccioni Umberto Bottle Contemporary Age Cubism Disease Fainting Fatigue Futurism Italien Loneliness Nightlife Unrecognizable Person Sadness Years 1910 Years 10 Years Ten
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The Drinker, 1914
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is a captivating oil painting by Italian artist Umberto Boccioni. This thought-provoking artwork, measuring 86x87 cm, is housed in the Museo del Novecento in Milan, Italy. The photograph print of this masterpiece captures its essence and allows us to delve into the depths of human emotions. Boccioni's work portrays a scene filled with disease, loneliness, and sadness. The use of color and brushstrokes evokes feelings of fatigue and despair. A lone figure sits at a bistro table, clutching a bottle and glass filled with red liquid – symbols of alcoholism and its detrimental effects on health. The abstract elements combined with cubist influences showcase Boccioni's avant-garde style that was prevalent during the early 20th century. Through his mastery of paint, he creates an atmosphere that reflects the contemporary age while also exploring themes such as isolation and inner turmoil. In this unrecognizable person sitting alone in the dimly lit bar setting, we witness both physical exhaustion and emotional distress. The fainting figure seems lost in their thoughts as they contemplate their existence amidst the bustling nightlife. "The Drinker" invites viewers to reflect on society's relationship with alcohol while also shedding light on broader literary and artistic currents from Europe during this period. It serves as a poignant reminder of how art can capture complex emotions through visual storytelling. This print by Luisa Ricciarini preserves Boccioni's powerful message
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