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Angelo Morbelli (1853 - 1919)

5/10/2017

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 The conventional bio of  Angelo Morbelli states that he was merely a proponent of the mildly discredited neo-classical divisionist (chromoluminarist)  style of painting.  An extreme relative to pointilism, divisionism was rooted in the concept that the separation of the of colours in a painting increased the luminosity of the image overall.  As with most artists reduced to the historical importance of their technique,  I feel that Morbelli was more than just a bookmark in some academic timeline;  his images ARE luminous.  To me they radiate a warmth that stands in defense against any sort of criticism of the concept.

In content,  Morbelli seems to find the serenity and unity opposing situations;  the bulk of his paintings are either extremely communal (often keeping the viewer quite at bay, closed out of the circle of characters. Notice the body language; each figure either has their backs turned to us,  is looking down, or looks away from the obverse point of view).  They radiate a beautiful solitude, reminiscent of another fave of mine, Carl Holsoe (my post about him HERE).  As I write this,  the springtime sun is making the air around me glow,  and as I look at Morbelli's artwork,  their contemplative nature seems to bleed into my own environment, creating a calming effect. 

It's powerful stuff, from a painter that I admire.

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