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Shells and medals on silk

Enrico Baj's Horatius Nelson Duke of Bronte from 1972 is a mixed media artwork that showcases his inventive and expressive style. Measuring 80 x 70 cm, this limited edition print features a collage composed of shells, medals, and various objects arranged on a silk background. The piece portrays Horatio Nelson, the Duke of Bronte, with Baj's signature surreal and playful approach. The use of natural and historical elements, such as medals and organic forms, creates a visual tapestry that intertwines Nelson's legacy with Baj's creative interpretation. The intricate details and the three-dimensional effect encourage viewers to explore the fusion of history, texture, and symbolism within the composition, making it both a visual and intellectual engagement with the past.

Enrico Baj (Italy, 1924–2003) was a visionary artist and writer associated with the Nuclear Art and CoBrA movements. Known for his satirical works, Baj used materials like fabric and found objects to critique authority and societal norms. His vibrant, surrealist-inspired pieces, including his iconic Generals series, continue to captivate with their humor and political edge.

Enrico Baj

Horatius Nelson duke of Bronte, 1972

Name: Horatius Nelson duke of Bronte, 1972
SKU: 11136
Price: 8350.00 EUR
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Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

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Mixed Media

Mixed MediaMixed media refers to artwork that incorporates more than one medium within a single piece. Unlike multimedia art, which combines distinct forms of visual art and often includes elements like sound, video, or digital media, mixed media focuses on combining traditional art materials, such as paint, ink, and collage. Mixed media art allows artists to achieve a wide range of effects and textures by layering and blending different materials.

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Edition of 80

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Enrico Baj was an artist whose work spanned a number of fields, including printing, sculpture and painting – Baj was heavily associated with both the surrealist and dada movement; he was also involved with the CoBrA movement and worked alongside fellow progressive artists such as Yves Klein, Marcel Duchamp and the novelist, Umberto Eco. Alongside Asger Jorn, Baj founded the Movimento Nucleare – a reaction from various artists to the use of nuclear power - following the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. Unlike abstract art, this movement was blatantly political; Baj had a long-standing disdain for the militarism of the time and rejected the authorities that ruled – a lot of his early work openly criticised current political affairs. Among his best-known outputs is Generals, a series of bizarre characters that have been made from various found objects including medals and belts.

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Enrico Baj

Horatius Nelson duke of Bronte, 1972

80 x 70 cm

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