Artist: Ivan Cagnani
Title: Old Italy
Type: original artwork – unique piece
Technique: digitally enhanced photographs
Dimensions: 80×100 cm – portrait orientation
Support: aluminum
Year: 2025
Description of the artwork
In Old Italy, Ivan Cagnani takes us through a portal in time, immortalizing a cityscape steeped in history and nostalgia. The artwork opens with a majestic archway in the foreground, which serves as a natural frame and introduces the viewer into a quiet alleyway, typical of historic Italian villages. The light, warm and golden, seems to filter through the walls themselves, creating a vibrant contrast with the deep shadows that define the architectural contours.
The cityscape is reinterpreted through an almost painterly sensibility: the graphic lines, similar to ink strokes, blend with washes of color reminiscent of watercolor, giving the scene a suspended and poetic atmosphere. The wrought-iron lamp post, the hanging laundry, and the climbing vegetation are not merely decorative details, but fragments of a collective memory that resists the passage of time.
The color palette, dominated by shades of ochre, sienna, and touches of soft blue, suggests a warm afternoon atmosphere filled with tranquility. The artwork masterfully plays with the concept of a threshold: the viewer stands at the point of transition between the darkness of the foreground and the brightness of the alleyway, an invitation to explore what lies beyond appearances.
Old Italy is not just a representation of a physical place, but a tribute to the aesthetics of everyday life and the intrinsic beauty of the ancient. The digital technique enhances the texture of the stones and peeling walls, transforming urban matter into a work of pure visual introspection.
The artwork is created on an aluminum support: a rigid, flat, and durable surface that enhances the brilliance and depth of the colors. It is the ideal choice for fine art photography, sophisticated interior design, and modern spaces seeking a touch of revisited classical elegance.
Original artwork made to order
This artwork is part of the line of original artworks produced to order:
- created by the artist or under their direct supervision
- signed by the artist
- accompanied by a certificate of authenticity
- produced according to high quality standards
This is not a ready-made product, but an artistic creation initiated upon purchase.
Authenticity and certification
The artwork is accompanied by:
✔ certificate of authenticity signed by the artist
✔ documentation of the artwork
✔ traceability within the Micol Art Gallery system
Production process
- Order confirmation
- Start of artwork production
- Signing by the artist
- Professional preparation and packaging
- Shipping via dedicated courier
Production and shipping times
As this is an artwork made to order, courier collection is scheduled to take place approximately from the 12th day after purchase.
Timelines may vary depending on the artistic process.
Shipping
- shipping coordinated by Micol Art Gallery
- professional protective packaging
- delivery via specialized courier
Copyright
The artwork remains the intellectual property of the artist.
The purchase does not include the transfer of reproduction rights.
Color reproduction
Any slight color variations between the digital image and the physical artwork are considered normal and do not constitute a defect.
Right of withdrawal
Pursuant to Art. 59 of the Italian Consumer Code, the right of withdrawal does not apply to goods made to measure or clearly personalized.
This artwork is produced at the customer's request and production is initiated only after order confirmation.
Replacement or refund is guaranteed exclusively in the event of transport damage or proven defects, which must be reported within 48 hours of delivery.
Micol Art Gallery Project – Arte4R
This artwork is part of the Micol Art Gallery system, which promotes:
- the work of contemporary artists
- production to order
- the integration of art into spaces
