La duchessa de la Salle Roche-Maure is a Futurist interpretation painted by Enrico Prampolini in 1928. The work represents Prampolini’s engagement with the Futurist movement during a period of stylistic evolution across his practice.
Prampolini was a leading member of the Futurist movement, working as a painter, scenographer and architect. His artistic trajectory encompassed abstract and figurative approaches: his earlier works pursued quasi-abstract and fully abstract compositions with bold flat colours, while by the late 1920s he was returning to figuration. La duchessa de la Salle Roche-Maure reflects this moment of artistic transition, applying Futurist principles to a portrait subject.
About Enrico Prampolini
Prampolini (1894–1956) was an Italian Futurist painter, sculptor and scenographer born in Modena. After studying at the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome, he became central to the Futurist movement. Beyond painting, he was active in stage design and contributed to the design of the Exhibition of the Fascist Revolution. In the 1930s, he adopted what he termed “cosmic idealism,” a biomorphic abstraction distinct from his earlier work.
Details
- Artist: Enrico Prampolini
- Year: 1928
- Movement: Futurism
- Medium: Painting
Frequently asked questions
Who was Enrico Prampolini?
Enrico Prampolini (1894–1956) was an Italian Futurist painter, sculptor and scenographer. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome and became a leading figure in the Futurist movement, also working extensively in stage design.
What was Prampolini’s artistic approach in the 1920s?
During the 1920s, Prampolini worked across abstract and figurative styles. His practice included quasi-abstract compositions with bold flat colours as well as fully abstract works, before returning to figuration later in the decade.
What is Futurism?
Futurism was an Italian avant-garde movement that embraced modernity, dynamism and speed. Prampolini was active in this movement as a painter, scenographer and architect, contributing to its visual and theatrical expression.
