Joseph Stella, born Muro Lucano, Italy - Portrait of Clara Fasano - 1943 - T-Shirt

Write a Review
$19.99 - $26.99
Shipping:
Free Shipping
Adding to cart… The item has been added

Mix & Match Discount

  • Any 3 Items — 10% off
  • Any 5 Items — 20% off
  • Any 10 Items — 30% off
Mix & match anything sitewide — combine tees, hoodies, and more. Discount applies automatically at checkout.

Joseph Stella, born Muro Lucano, Italy - Portrait of Clara Fasano - 1943 - T-Shirt

A profile portrait of a woman in a tall black hat, rendered in black chalk and soft pastel on cream paper, with a single bright red scarf at her throat.

Visual Elements & Composition

The sitter faces left in strict profile against a cream ground that fills most of the sheet. Charcoal black dominates the hat and long hair, which frame the pale face with strong contrast. A warm grey coat with a notched lapel covers the shoulders, and the brick red scarf is the strongest colour in the image, drawing the eye straight to the neck. The outlines are drawn firmly and the modelling stays simple and flat, so the composition rests on the clean silhouette of the head. The sheet carries the signature "Joseph Stella" and the date "Nov 6, 1943" in the lower area.

Meaning & Symbolism

Joseph Stella (1877-1946) was an Italian-born American painter best known for Futurist-influenced views of the modern city, including the Brooklyn Bridge series. This portrait, dated 6 November 1943, dates from the last years of his life, when he returned to the figure with a direct, linear approach. The catalogue title identifies the sitter as Clara Fasano. Its poised, composed expression and restrained palette show the discipline of line that defines his later drawn portraits.

Made for the Wearer's Own Profile

A profile is a view you see from the side, and this design gives that side view the whole front of the shirt. The composition is built around one contour, so it reads clearly when the wearer turns, and the red accent sits at the centre of the chest where the eye lands first.

Specifications

Product Details

Size Guide

Care Instructions