Theme & Variations Decorative Plate #288 (Half Skull Face) 

This decorative plate, titled "Theme & Variations Decorative Plate #288 (Half Skull Face)", is a striking example of Italian artist Piero Fornasetti's iconic style. Fornasetti, known for his whimsical designs that often feature repeated motifs and trompe-l'oeil elements, plays on the theme of mortality by juxtaposing a woman's face with a skull. The image is executed in stark black and white, highlighting the contrast between beauty and decay. The plate is a collectible object that reflects Fornasetti's fascination with the human form and the passage of time.