Elio Carletti

Elio Carletti (1925–1980) was an Italian impressionist artist.

He was also an inspector for the Italian police. Information and history from the book by Pino Amatiello (1975)- Pino Amatiello died February 10, 2007. He was a poet, art historian and journalist.

Scenes of the Italian countryside and village life were his trademark. Elio was awarded the Italian medal of honor for artistic brilliance at the Accademia Di Romania in Roma 26 October 1975, presented by the President of the Academy, Mr Lazio. The actual presentation can be seen at the bottom link, it shows Elio receiving the award from the President of the art academy in Rome.

Beauty is a summation of the parts working together in such a way that nothing needed to be added, taken away or altered — ' Elio Carletti '

This quotation was spoken by the character Cris Johnson in the Hollywood film Next which was produced by Nicolas Cage.

Famous paintings of his which were exhibited in Italy in the early 50s, 60s and 70's include: The Cobbler and Springtime, Roman Laneway, Fishing Boats, Beautiful Woman

Some of these paintings can be seen on YouTube search Elio Carletti.

Critiques from Italian art critics of the 20th Century:

Pino Amatiello:

He specialises in painting people and nature, and his imagination has no bounds. Elio Carletti received his accreditations by studying in France, obviously inspired by Manet,Monet,Sisley,Pissarro,Degas,Renoir,Cezanne. He spaces his colours delicately,Carletti is a naturalist.

Prof Ezio Maria Caserta:

I have seen with great pleasure the chromatic tone Carletti achieves in his paintings. I describe his works as neorealism incorporating light and transparency.

Pasquale Patriarca:

He brings nature to light with depth of imagination and spirit. The chromatic tones distinguish him from all the rest.

Felici De Fazio:

He captures dimension and form as an artist should often with surrealism and simplicity.

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