Original artwork description:

Portrait of the great Italian philosopher and politic Antonio Gramsci.

Gramsci admired Kipling and quoted his works in many of his essays. He even translated the poem “If” in Italian. The impossible jungle he is represented in is a reference to Kipling’s Book of the Jungle.

Due to his strenuous opposition to fascism, Gramsci was arrested and spent a large part pf his life in prison; nevertheless, his works are discussed and studied even nowadays in many countries of the world.

Acrylic on textured canvas, primed with gesso and clay. Ready to hang.

Materials used:

canvas, gesso, acrylic, clay

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