Fornasetti Themes & Variations Porcelain Plate,
Pattern Number 9,
Atelier Fornasetti,
1990s

The Fornasetti porcelain plate in the Themes & Variation pattern depicts the face of Lina Cavalieri, Piero Fornasetti's muse, as a Tattooed Maori.

Dimensions: 10 1/4 inches diameter x 1 inch high

Mark: In white on a black square, Tema E Variazioni, a hand holding a pen, and Fornasetti Milano/Made in Italy with the pattern # above located below a printed black and white eye.

There are two holes on the reverse for hanging.

Reference:
(http://www.fornasetti.com/en/story/temavariazioni/)

The image that inspired Fornasetti to coin the title 'Tema e Variazioni', is the enigmatic face of a woman: the opera singer Lina Cavalieri.

He found that now iconic face as he leafed through a 19th century French magazine and became fascinated. Taking her as much as a muse and as a motif, he would return to Lina Cavalieri's face again and again throughout his career. The archetypal classic female features, and enigmatic expression of Lina Cavalieri became Fornasetti's most frequently used template and upon which he based more than 350 variations.

(Ref: NY10232-cck)


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good condition

Origin:
Italy

Creator:
Brand: Atelier Fornasetti; Designer: Piero Fornasetti

Materials & Techniques:
Porcelain

Details:
Country of Origin: Italy
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Good condition