CHILDREN OF ATLANTIS (FIGLI DI ATLANTIDE)
Artist: CESARE COLOMBI (Painter)
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Description29" X 20" by Cesare Colombi. Original acrylic painting on illustration board, circa 1981. Published in the iconic Italian science fiction book series, "Grande Enciclopedia della Fantascienza, S.F. Profiles II, Volume X" (Editoriale Del Drago, 1981).Despite Cesare Colombi's 124 published works in 233 publications, in 3 languages and 463 library holdings, I can find very little on this artist. His style is unique, beautiful and immediately recognizable - a true achievement of any artist. He did the covers for many well-known childrens books. Books such as 'Little Red Riding Hood' and 'Puss in Boots', both by Mary Ratcliffe, are memorable and immediately recognizable. This piece is intoxicating to view with seemingly endless subject matter, vibrancy and color. Details such as the scales on the skin of the people, the iridescence of the giant eel, the underwater lighting and shadows, and the incredible diversity of the undersea marine life, offer what seem like a never-ending helping of new discoveries. Colombi set aside his typical abstract style for this magnificent work, and instead, serves up a strong helping of sensory overload on a fantastical scale. Social/Sharing |
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Nate Schultze 
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 8/30/2020
I've never heard of him either but this is a remarkable cover!
Neon Dragon
Member Since 2017
Posted on 8/31/2020
Nate Schultze wrote:
I've never heard of him either but this is a remarkable cover!
He did the covers for many well-known childrens books. Books such as 'Little Red Riding Hood' and 'Puss in Boots', both by Mary Ratcliffe, are memorable and immediately recognizable.
Steven Filosa
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 8/31/2020
Really nice and pretty big. Great colors.
Congrats.
Neon Dragon
Member Since 2017
Posted on 8/31/2020
Steven Filosa wrote:
Really nice and pretty big. Great colors.
Congrats.
Thanks Steven!
Neon Dragon
Member Since 2017
Posted on 8/31/2020
Ryan M wrote:
Stunning piece! Excellent addition!!
Thanks!
Neon Dragon
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 9/20/2020
Rick W wrote:
A neon daydream. Incredible!
Thanks Rick! It's a psychedelic load of color that makes the undersea world magical!
Neon Dragon
Member Since 2017
Posted on 10/22/2020
Red Raven wrote:
Beautiful pièce Atlantide - Love it !!!
Thanks RR!!
Seamus O
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 3/30/2021
Wow! I've been crusing art for a decade and never heard of him either. What a bueaty.
Neon Dragon
Member Since 2017
Posted on 3/31/2021
Seamus O wrote:
Wow! I've been crusing art for a decade and never heard of him either. What a bueaty.
Thanks Seamus!
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