Aldo Patocchi
(1909 Basilea - 1986 Lugano)
Farmworkers at Harvest Time
A handsome farmer sits in the shade of a tree to sharpen his scythe. By his side is a flask of wine and a straw hat. Another farmer works in a field of wheat or grain behind him.
Art Deco Woodblock Print - signed in pencil by the artist and dated [19]34.
Condition: The engraving on Japan paper has been mounted against another sheep, and the glue that was used has yellowed slightly at the corners. This mounting was done by the artist, since his signature appears on the underlying sheet (not on the thin and delicate Japan paper used for the engraving).
Aldo Patocchi was born in 1909 in Basilea, Ticino (the Italian speaking region of Switzerland). Self-taught as a woodcut maker, he became one of the most skillful early 20th century practiioners of this medium. Patocchi was a founding member of the group Xylon, which brought together artists making woodblock prints. His work can be found in museums throughout Switzerland and Italy.
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A more extensive bio of the artist in can be found on
the SIKART website (in Italian)
