Sku: CB1056
Artist: Milvia Maglione
Title: A Day Out
Year: 1967
Signed: No
Medium: Lithograph
Paper Size: 10.75 x 8.5 inches ( 27 x 22 cm )
Image Size: 10.75 x 8.5 inches ( 27 x 22 cm )
Edition Size: 2500
Framed: No: Inquire with our experts for framing suggestions.
Condition: A: Mint

Additional Details: Milvia Maglione's A Day Out is a compelling print that reflects her unique blend of Surrealism and Pop Art sensibilities. The composition features a solitary man standing amidst lush vegetation, gazing upward at a surreal scene of floating objects in a vast blue sky. The scene evokes a sense of dreamlike curiosity and otherworldly contemplation. Maglione employs a technique reminiscent of chiaroscuro, where she skillfully leaves key elements — the central figure and floating objects — as untouched portions of the raw canvas, creating a stark contrast against the surrounding richly colored environment. This method draws the viewer's focus to the man and the ethereal objects above, emphasizing themes of observation, isolation, and wonder. The work exemplifies Maglione’s mastery of form and color, as well as her fascination with the interplay between the real and the imaginary. Her use of untouched negative space to highlight the subject matter aligns with her broader practice of drawing from childhood stories, theater sets, and cultural symbolism. "A Day Out" is a prime example of her ability to transform simple narratives into visually rich, conceptually layered works that continue to captivate collectors and contemporary art enthusiasts.