Vittoria del Grano (La)
ID(s):
1926012M0
1926012M0
Subject
Agricultural competition for the victory of grain. In 1926, in Italy, the poor results of the liberal economic policy forced Mussolini to reduce grain imports and promote national production.
Agricultural competition for the victory of grain. In 1926, in Italy, the poor results of the liberal economic policy forced Mussolini to reduce grain imports and promote national production.
Description:
A shirtless peasant, standing in front of his field, shows the quality of the wheat he is about to harvest. This peasant, a fascist militant, has removed his jacket, helmet, and rifle. Behind the field, a fascist bundle is recreated with wheat stalks.
A shirtless peasant, standing in front of his field, shows the quality of the wheat he is about to harvest. This peasant, a fascist militant, has removed his jacket, helmet, and rifle. Behind the field, a fascist bundle is recreated with wheat stalks.
Source:
Private collection
Private collection
Date:
1926
1926
Language: Italian
Dimensions of the drawing (cm):
194,5 x 129,5
194,5 x 129,5
Signature:
Bottom left
Bottom left
Materials:
Charcoal, gouache
Charcoal, gouache
Support:
Paper on linen
Paper on linen
Reference Devambez: 5547
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