Mario Sironi © (Sassari, 1885 - Milano, 1961)
Cartoon for the figure of Italy in the fresco Venice, Italy and Studies, in the Aula Magna of the University of Venice at Ca' Foscari, 1936-1937
The work is registered with the Association for the patronage and promotion of the figure and work of Mario Sironi, with no. 239/11 RA.
Declaration of authenticity by Andrea Sironi ßwald.
Exhibitions: 2003-2004, Sironi, The Great Decoration, Bologna Pinacoteca Nazionale and Milan Palazzo d'Arte (reprinted in Short Guide, p. 42); 2005, Mario Sironi. The Image and History, Castello Visconteo - Sforzesco, Vigevano (reprinted in cat. p. 40); 2011, Mario Sironi 1885 - 1961, Traveling retrospective exhibition on the fiftieth anniversary of his death, 13 January - 17 January, BAF Bergamo Arte Fiera; 23 January - 10 March, Bologna, Galleria d'Arte Cinquantasei; 11 - 14 February Arte Genova; 17 March - 21 March, ArtExpo Arezzo; 25 June - 18 September Sassari, Il Carmelo Museum of Twentieth-Century and Contemporary Art; November 4 - November 7, Forlì Contemporanea Arte Fiera, November 11 - November 14, Padua, Arte Padova (reprinted in cat. p. 173).
Bibliography: 2004, Sironi. The Great Decoration, Electa Milan, p. 126, plate 117.