Duilio Cambellotti monographic exhibition opens at Villa Torlonia in Rome
An extensive exhibition honoring Duilio Cambellotti (Rome, 1876–1960) has been inaugurated at Villa Torlonia in Rome, featuring the Casino dei Principi and Casino Nobile. This display highlights Cambellotti's multifaceted abilities as a painter, sculptor, and engraver, drawing inspiration from the Roman landscape and Greek and Latin mythology. He worked alongside Hellenist Ettore Romagnoli on set designs for the Greek Theatre of Syracuse. Among his significant pieces are "Impressioni di palude" (1930–1934), "Fregio dei cavalli della pianura pontina," and "Magister equitum." The exhibition illustrates Cambellotti's involvement with Futurism and explores the interplay between figures and their surroundings. His earlier creations at the Casina delle Civette continue to attract visitors.
Key facts
- Duilio Cambellotti (1876–1960) is the subject of a monographic exhibition at Villa Torlonia, Rome.
- The exhibition is spread between Casino dei Principi and Casino Nobile.
- Cambellotti worked as painter, sculptor, engraver, set designer, decorator, furniture maker, craftsman, graphic artist, poster designer, illustrator, ceramist, photographer, and collector.
- His inspirations include the Roman countryside, Pontine Marshes, and Greek/Latin myths.
- He collaborated with Ettore Romagnoli on sets for the Greek Theatre of Syracuse.
- Works on display include 'Impressioni di palude' (1930–1934), 'Fregio dei cavalli della pianura pontina,' and others.
- Cambellotti engaged with Futurist ideas, especially those of Umberto Boccioni.
- He previously worked at Casina delle Civette with Cesare Picchiarini on stained glass windows.
Entities
Artists
- Duilio Cambellotti
- Cesare Picchiarini
- Ettore Romagnoli
- Umberto Boccioni
Institutions
- Villa Torlonia
- Casino dei Principi
- Casino Nobile
- Casina delle Civette
- Greek Theatre of Syracuse
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Pontine Marshes
- Syracuse