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ART AND ARTISTS EMMAUS N° 4349, 2020 ACRYLIC ON CANVAS 45.2X29.5 IN. | 115X75 CM.

JOSEPH VIRGONE
Lives and works in Tullins-Fures, France
https://www.virgone.com

Virgone was born on 6 April 1946 in Sommatino, Italy. A His impressions and his feelings are influenced the nature
painter and sculptor, he is an artist working conscientiously, and colors which allow him to better express himself.
in perfect harmony with his art in the daily fight for the Whether during his walks or travels, he never hesitates
accomplishment of his work. The passion that drives to immortalize fleeting moments on canvas. He takes
him always pushes him towards new creations. When advantage of an exhibition in the afternoon to paint a
dissatisfied, he destroys work deemed by him insufficient, lavender field. From trips in Sicily, his native land, he will
in order to try again in order to best reflect his sensitivity. bring pastels in warm colors with immense hills planted with
Thus, one can observe transitions between landscapes, olive trees. From Venice, he brings very subtle and luminous
portraits, still life and flowers. works. Material and color punctuate the work of Virgone.

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