Cain and Abel
Cain and Abel, the biblical narrative where the extremes of the simple human emotion can drive you, is one of the main subjects represented by the artist. Cain and Abel are tasked by God to manage the fields in exchange for periodic sacrifices. Cain was asked to manage the agricultural fields and Abel the livestock. Cain, blinded by jealousy for the better task that the brother has, killed him cold blooded. The works of the artist focus towards the two fights, the internal struggle of Cain willingly to kill his brother and the external combat between the two. The objective of the artist is to reflect about the confrontation between good and evil, the statues always represent the brothers engaged into battle, never the outcome.
Cain and Abel
Cain and Abel
1957
Bronze and lost wax casting, modeled in wax
66 x 52 x 18,5cm
Foundry:
One bronze cast at “Fonderia O.Brustolin” in
To bronze cast at “Fonderia Versiliese ( Lu)” in 1993
Owners:
1 Private collector / 1 donated by the Alfieri-Maisano archive to the Academy of Fine Arts Museum / 1 Donated to the city of Columbus, Ohio: Columbus Historical Society. April 19, 2023 will be inaugruated the exhibit “Art of Edoardo Alfieri”.
Photo:
Mario Buffoni Ge , Archivio Alfieri-Maisano Archive
Exhibit:
1968 Saint Matthew Gallery, Genoa / Academy of Fine Arts Museum 2008-2009
Bibliography: Artwork published in the donation catalogue N°17, page 89 “Edoardo Alfieri scultore del Novecento” 2008 Maschietto publisher, written by Matteo Fochessati and Maria Flora Giubilei.
The Cain and Abel theme was studied by the artist for three years with numerous sketches, drawings and statues / For this sculpture there were 2 preliminary sketches before it became the bronze statue / For the personal exhibit in the Saint Matthew gallery, both the plaster and the bronze statue were shown.
Cain and Abel
Cain and Abel
1957
Bronze and lost wax casting, modeled in wax
147x 54,5 x 57cm
Unique piece
Foundry:
“Fonderia Versiliese di Pietrasanta ( Lu)” cast in 2008
Owner:
Alfieri-Maisano Archive
Photo:
Alfieri-Maisano Archive
Bibliography: Artwork published in the donation catalogue N°18, page 90 “Edoardo Alfieri scultore del Novecento” 2008 Maschietto publisher, written by Matteo Fochessati and Maria Flora Giubilei.
NOTE: –The Cain and Abel theme was studied by the artist for three years with numerous sketches, drawings and statues / This is the only cast made after the death of the artist, it was one of the most beloved work / The photo of the plaster model still exist.
Cain and Abel
Cain e Abel
1957
Bronze and lost wax casting, modeled in wax
120x86x38cm
Unique Piece
Photo:
Alfieri-Maisano Archive
The plaster model is donated to the Academy of Fine Arts Genoa in 2017
The Bronze casting is in a private collection
Exhibits: The plaster model is shown at the Contemporary Art Museum “Villa Croce” in 1998
Bibliography: “1998 – Edoardo Alfieri L’opera 1929 – 1997” written by Franco Sborgi, Mazzotta publisher, 1998
Cain and Abel
Cain and Abel
1960
Plaster
147 x 57 x 54,5cm
Unique piece
Owner:
donated by the Alfieri-Maisano Archive to the GAM Genoa in 2008-2009.
Photo:
Mario Parodi GE , Alfieri-Maisano Archive
Exhibits : 1998 Contemporary art Museum “Villa Croce” Ge / 2008 GAM Genoa
Bibliography: “1998 – Edoardo Alfieri L’opera 1929 – 1997” written by Franco Sborgi, Mazzotta publisher, 1998 / “Edoardo Alfieri scultore del Novecento” 2008 Maschietto publisher, written by Matteo Fochessati and Maria Flora Giubilei.
NOTE: It was modeled directly into plaster over the metal armor.
Cain and Abel
Cain e Abel
1958
Bronze and lost wax casting, modeled in wax
70 x 30 x 35cm
Unique Piece
Photo:
Alfieri-Maisano Archive
Foundry:
“Fonderia Tommasi di Pietrasanta (Lu)” cast in 1970
Owner:
Private collectors.
Exhibits: “il Nuovo Fanale” gallery Genoa 1978 / 1978 Genoa 48 artists in “Barabino” / Anthologic Exhibit in “Villa Croce”, Ge 1998
Bibbliografia: Franco Sborgi, 1989 “La scultura a genova e in Liguria” Volume 3 / “1998 – Edoardo Alfieri L’opera 1929 – 1997” written by Franco Sborgi, Mazzotta publisher, 1998
Drawings
Drawings
1957
Photo:
Alfieri-Maisano Archive
EDOARDO ALFIERI
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