Pietro Annigoni 'Old Master Study' figurative 'Williamstown' 1989

'Williamstown' 1989

soon after

'Brief and Formal' 2010

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this work exemplifies the enduring appeal of one of Australia’s most celebrated artists

Pietro Annigoni 'Old Master Study' figurative 'Williamstown' 1989Born in Milan and based in Florence, Pietro Annigoni spent his artistic career reviving the Renaissance. With the same drama and depth as the Old Masters before him, Annigoni was esteemed most for his portraits, the subjects of which include Queen Elizabeth II, the Pope, British and American political leaders and members of European, Middle Eastern and Indian aristocracy. The subject of a feature documentary, Annigoni is represented in the British