Vespasian 1963

Rudy Pozzatti's 1963 work "Vespasian" is a striking black and white print featuring the head and shoulders of a man. The artist utilizes a gestural style with a dark, almost abstract, background that appears to be made up of swirling lines and splatter, perhaps referencing the man's inner thoughts or emotions. Pozzatti, known for his expressive use of line and texture, creates a powerful visual that both draws the viewer in and simultaneously pushes them away due to its abstract nature.