De Curtis
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“De Curtis”, an oil on canvas painting (30x40 cm) by Bibi Guarnieri, portrays Totò as the iconic “pazzariello” from the 1954 film The Gold of Naples. A remarkable portrait blending art, cinema history, and Neapolitan tradition.
The painting “De Curtis”, created in oil on canvas (30x40 cm) by artist Bibi Guarnieri (bibiguarnieri.it), is a tribute to the legendary Neapolitan actor Antonio De Curtis, known as Totò, a timeless figure of Italian cinema.
The portrait depicts him half-length, wearing the banditore’s costume, as the unforgettable character “pazzariello” Don Saverio Petrillo in Vittorio De Sica’s masterpiece The Gold of Naples (1954).
The pazzariello was a traditional Neapolitan street figure: a town crier in frock coat and top hat who, with tambourines and witty slogans, promoted shops and enlivened the streets — a true precursor of modern advertising.
Through vivid brushstrokes and expressive detail, Bibi Guarnieri not only captures Totò’s likeness but also conveys his ability to embody humor, irony, and cultural authenticity.
An artwork of great artistic and cultural value, perfect for collectors, Totò enthusiasts, and lovers of figurative painting.
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“De Curtis”, an oil on canvas painting (30x40 cm) by Bibi Guarnieri, portrays Totò as the iconic “pazzariello” from the 1954 film The Gold of Naples. A remarkable portrait blending art, cinema history, and Neapolitan tradition.