Sergio Toppi, Figurative Composition, Mixed Media on Paper

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Mixed media (ink and pencil) on paper. Signed center left. The title of the panel is indicated in pencil: "The … Read more Mixed media (ink and pencil) on paper. Signed center left. The title of the panel is indicated in pencil: "The little fish said to Manu: Save me and I will save you." and the number of the sheet (N. 30) This is an original illustration created by the great cartoonist and illustrator Sergio Toppi, probably for a comic book story, as the number of the sheet indicates. Sergio Toppi is one of the great masters of comics, considered by critics to be an absolute master and a pioneer of global comics, recognized worldwide for his unmistakable style, which we also find in this sheet. His unique style has above all broken down the rules of the classic vignette to make room for a contemplative visual flow, which makes the narration more fluid and leads him to construct worlds suspended between historical realism and the magical dimension. Also peculiar is the frequent chromatic choice of the contrasting black and white, which becomes an important expressive tool, although Toppi also knows how to use color expertly. It has been said that 'every Toppi sheet is a comic within a comic, every page of his work a work within a work capable of achieving a unique emotional power and communicative value.' This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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