Miseria, Totò
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“Miseria” is a portrait by Bibi Guarnieri (BibiGuarnieri.it) depicting the great Neapolitan actor Totò in one of the most iconic scenes in the history of Italian cinema, taken from the film Miseria e Nobiltà (1954). The artwork portrays Totò devouring spaghetti with his hands, a gesture that has become a universal symbol of hunger and, at the same time, the joy of living that triumphs over misery.
Size: 30x40 cm – Oil on canvas.
The painting “Miseria”, created by contemporary artist Bibi Guarnieri, pays tribute to Totò, the “Prince of Laughter” and an absolute icon of Neapolitan and Italian cinema.
The artwork is inspired by the famous scene from the movie Miseria e Nobiltà (1954), where Totò devours a plate of spaghetti with his hands due to the absence of cutlery. With extraordinary comic power, this scene represents not only primal hunger but also the ability to find joy and vitality even in poverty.
Through his expressive brushwork, Guarnieri captures the irony and intensity of this unforgettable cinematic moment, transforming it into a painting that blends cinematic memory, figurative art, and cultural heritage. Executed in oil on canvas, with an intimate size of 30x40 cm, the portrait conveys both the humor and drama inherent in Totò’s gesture.
A unique piece celebrating the genius of Totò and one of the most unforgettable moments in Italian cinema, perfect for art lovers and admirers of Neapolitan culture.
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“Miseria” is a portrait by Bibi Guarnieri (BibiGuarnieri.it) depicting the great Neapolitan actor Totò in one of the most iconic scenes in the history of Italian cinema, taken from the film Miseria e Nobiltà (1954). The artwork portrays Totò devouring spaghetti with his hands, a gesture that has become a universal symbol of hunger and, at the same time, the joy of living that triumphs over misery.
Size: 30x40 cm – Oil on canvas.