Man carrying mushrooms Angela Tripi 30 cm terracotta

Terracotta man with mushrooms Angela Tripi 30 cm.30 cm nativity statue made by Angela Tripi in terracotta.The statue depicts a man returning home after spending his time looking for mushrooms.We can see that his search has proved proliferating by looking at the quantity of mushrooms contained in the buckets that he holds in his hands.An interesting detail can be seen looking at the pockets of the figure, in one of which there is a rope with chillies that have fully fulfilled their function of lucky charm.The man's mouth is slightly ajar, probably about to open to announce his return home to his family. At the same time the folds of the forehead, as well as the expressiveness of the eyes, communicate the tiredness of this man who has just finished a long walk.The statue, signed by the artist, seems to photograph a moment of real life. The realism of the statue is amazing and the attention to every single detail makes it one of a kind. The hands, whose fingers are separated from each other, are an example of the care taken for this object.The body is made entirely of terracotta, hand painted with tempera colors and covered with skillfully modeled fabrics. Made in Italy.