Giorgio Morandi

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Metaphysical

1890-1964, Giorgio Morandi




































































Giorgio Morandi was an Italian painter and printmaker who specialized in still life. His paintings are noted for their tonal subtlety in depicting apparently simple subjects, which were limited mainly to vases, bottles, bowls, flowers and landscapes.




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