Gianni Raffaelli (B:1952) Limited Edition Etching Of Florence.

Description: Experience the charm of Florence through the artful vision of Gianni Raffaelli with this limited edition etching. Crafted in 1952, this medium-sized engraving captures the essence of the city in a contemporary artistic style that resonates with collectors and enthusiasts alike. The piece is framed, enhancing its visual appeal and making it ready for display. This licensed reprint is a one-of-a-kind addition to any art collection, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity ensuring its provenance and value. The etching is a tangible piece of art history, an homage to Raffaelli's skill, and a tribute to the timeless beauty of Florence. Gianni Raffaelli was born in the San Frediano district of Florence in 1952. He spent part of his youth in Venezuela where his father was a well-known painter. Influenced by his father’s creativity, Gianni took to art as a means of capturing the wondrous environment that surrounded him. It was not an easy time to pursue an art education in Caracas, nor were there suitable schools nearby. Gianni attended an Italian-language high school that offered a science curriculum, graduating in 1972. One year later he returned to Florence to begin studies in Architecture, but it wasn’t the right fit for him. Drawn more and more to the vibrant Florentine art scene, he left the university to pursue advanced pictorial and graphic arts training at the Florence Academy of Fine Arts. While still a student, Gianni met two other graphic designers, Vincenzo Volpi and Mario Agostini, with whom he founded L’IPPOGRIFO STUDIO D’ARTE in 1977. More than an engraving studio, L’IPPOGRIFO STUDIO D’ARTE became a laboratory for analyzing and adapting ancient engraving techniques. Here Gianni honed his expertise and professionalism, eventually garnering recognition from within and outside Italy, including sponsorship and support from the Province of Florence, the Toscana Region and the European Social Fund. With his expanding reputation, art students began to come to his workshop for the technical support that they could not find in traditional art schools. In 1999, Gianni moved L’IPPOGRIFO STAMPE D’ARTE to an historic 14th century palazzo located on Via di Santo Spirito in the Oltrarno area. At home amid a community of artists’ ateliers, Gianni works side by side with his wife, Francesca Bellesi, a talented watercolorist, and their son, Duccio Raffaelli, who manages the retail shop, studio tours and marketing. Visitors are warmly welcomed to their shop/studio where they can see the artists at work, get an overview of the process, and freely browse more than 500 pieces, framed and unframed, which span Gianni’s extensive career.

Price: 275 USD

Location: Midlothian, Texas

End Time: 2025-01-11T13:47:54.000Z

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