The man with the pipe

Born into a wealthy family, Guindani managed to cultivate his passion for painting throughout his tranquil existence, an art he fully mastered, taking part in numerous exhibitions, also at a national level. His style is unmistakable, like his love for colour. He paints in a softly expressionist way: the force of facial expressions contrasts with a soft use of the colours, which create in an almost magistral way the appearance of the surrounding world. A world that, in his works, is illuminated by the light of spring or summer that manifests the beauty of creation and the diffused pleasure of sensoriality. In this painting the robust body of a man is almost merged with the elements of the surrounding nature, the colours of which skillfully echo his garments. Also, the pale colour of his eyes and the lively gaze indicate the quiet intelligence of the subject, whose wit is accentuated by the pipe that he holds between his lips with a certain obstinacy. Another characteristic trait of the work by the artists is the use of unusual tones and shades, such as the almost pink sun that colours the top of the character’s hat.