Decalcomania 1940

"Decalcomania" (1940) by Italian artist Enrico Donati is a stark and minimalist work of abstract art. The painting is characterized by its use of black and white, evoking a sense of depth and texture through the use of the decalcomania technique. The artist uses layers of paint and strategically removes them to reveal the layered surfaces, resulting in an intricate pattern of lines and swirls, resembling a landscape, with the negative spaces acting as highlights. This piece represents a shift in Donati's work towards exploring the abstract potential of the medium and evokes a sense of mystery and the unknown.