Marino from Goethe

Hand signed by the artist "MM" in blue pencil, lower right and annotated "P.A." (Prova d'artista) in pencil, lower left. This impression is one of 20 artist proofs, aside from an edition of 125 numbered in Arabic numerals, and an edition of 50 numbered in Roman numerals. One of four plates from the series, "Marino from Goethe." Printed by Labyrinth, Florence. Published by ZWR, London, 1980. With the Publisher's blindstamp, lower left. In excellent condition. Catalogue reference: Guastalla A225

Certain critics of Marini's work, such as Sir Herbert Read and Patrick Waldberg, refer to the artist's horses and riders as symbols of virility.   However, according to G. Di San Lazzaro, Marini's graphic work becomes a theatrical play where symbols can vacillate between two different meanings.   As in all works made by the primitives, a symbol can lead to an interpretation or its opposite depending on the context in which it is viewed.   Indeed, the horses can conjure up ideas of combat as well as repose.