Appucundria
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“Appucundria”, an oil on canvas portrait (30x40 cm) by Bibi Guarnieri, portrays the legendary Neapolitan actor Totò half-length with his iconic bowler hat. His expression embodies the essence of the Neapolitan feeling of “appucundria”, a bittersweet mix of melancholy, nostalgia, loneliness, and longing. A moving and poetic work, ideal for collectors and lovers of Italian cinema.
The painting “Appucundria”, created in oil on canvas (30x40 cm) by artist Bibi Guarnieri (bibiguarnieri.it), is a touching and evocative portrait dedicated to Totò, the timeless icon of Neapolitan culture and Italian cinema.
He is depicted half-length, wearing his signature bowler hat, a symbol of his theatrical and cinematic persona. Yet here, Totò’s gaze is imbued with melancholy and depth, perfectly expressing the Neapolitan concept of “appucundria” (also “pucundria”): a complex state of mind, an untranslatable mix of sadness, nostalgia, boredom, solitude, and longing for something unattainable.
Thanks to the oil on canvas technique, the portrait highlights contrasts of light and shadow, enhancing its emotional depth and realism. More than a simple portrait, it is a cultural symbol, an emotion transformed into art that intertwines cinema, theatre, and the soul of Naples.
An artwork perfect for collectors, Totò admirers, and figurative art enthusiasts, capable of enriching any space with expressive intensity and poetic charm.
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“Appucundria”, an oil on canvas portrait (30x40 cm) by Bibi Guarnieri, portrays the legendary Neapolitan actor Totò half-length with his iconic bowler hat. His expression embodies the essence of the Neapolitan feeling of “appucundria”, a bittersweet mix of melancholy, nostalgia, loneliness, and longing. A moving and poetic work, ideal for collectors and lovers of Italian cinema.