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Crucifix

Object number2011.65.36

Artist Virgil David Cantini (Italian, 1919 - 2009)

Date1945-2009

Mediumpaper

Credit LineGift of Estate of Virgil Cantini

DescriptionPaper relief of the Crucifixion: carved images of Jesus Christ on a large cross with tiers with images of the moon, sun, and a skull and crossbones at base. Multi-colored paper background. Fixed in Plexiglas shadow box.Dimensions20.25 x 15 x 1 in. (51.4 x 38.1 x 2.5 cm)
SignedArtist signature on bottom left corner "V. Cantini".
InscriptionsBlack ink handwriting on back:
top center, "center".
left side, "Virgil D. Cantini / 205 S. Craig St. / Pittsburgh Pa. 152-13 / Tel. 412-681-2646".
right side, "Sculpture- Paper Relief / "Crucifix" ".
Historical NotesSculptural relief of a crucifix executed in paper. Part of a collection of artwork and art tools from artist Virgil Cantini (b. Roccaraso, Italy 1919, d. Pittsburgh 2009). Cantini’s artwork was often inspired by his devout Catholic faith. Cantini’s home on Craig Street often caught the eye of passersby with its bright metal and glass entryway and decorative gating around the roof porch, both designed by Cantini. Cantini and his wife, Lucille Kleber, added a gallery space on to the front of their home to display their artwork and a studio on the second floor. In addition to the studio at the Craig Street house, Cantini worked out of a larger studio on Winthrop Street, housed in a 19th century firehouse.

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