Air 1566

giuseppearcimboldo

Private Collection

photography

still-life

allegories

acrylic

animal

symbol

bird

possibly oil pastel

photography

oil painting

neo expressionist

acrylic on canvas

portrait head and shoulder

underpainting

animal portrait

animal drawing portrait

portrait art

Giuseppe Arcimboldo's "Air" (1566) is a prime example of his signature style, known as "composite portraiture." The work depicts a human figure constructed entirely from birds. With its intricate details and playful arrangement, "Air" exemplifies Arcimboldo's talent for creating fantastical and humorous imagery out of ordinary objects, capturing the imagination of viewers for centuries.