Natura morta, 1955, oil on canvas. We are fortunate to be enjoying the second exhibition in 3 years of the seldom-seen works of the Italian painter Giorgio Morandi at the Paul Thiebaud Gallery. The exhibition comprises less than 10 works, yet the experience it offers is substantial. Those who know Morandi's art will see again his familiar still life subjects: household containers, jars, teapots, vases, cups, funnels. As always, the objects are presented in modest scale, at the same close distance to the viewer, in a shallow space in front of a wall. Through the alchemy of Morandi's skill...
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