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Ugo Mochi

(1889–1977) Painter

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Ugo Mochi was a painter.

Quick Facts About Ugo Mochi

Born: January 1, 1889
Died: January 1, 1977
Profession: Painter

About Ugo Mochi

[Wikidata] illustrator, sculptor and designer... | [Wikipedia]
Ugo Mochi was a 20th-century illustrator, sculptor and designer whose artistic abilities working with the silhouette earned him worldwide notoriety as the greatest living exponent of 'Shadows in Outline'. "He took
the idea of the silhouette in new and original directions, beyond the arena of the si

Quotes by Ugo Mochi

It is most difficult to acquire the, how shall I say? the 'depth' of a subject in composition in silhouette.

Acquire

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For years I study. I look long at olive trees, all gray and silver, and watch the sunlight. Ah, yes, I am…

Absolutes

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I use a special tool. I make it myself; very sharp steel point and a handle like a pencil. For me it…

Black

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One must have a thorough knowledge of anatomy and a good perception of depth for silhouette work. Otherwise they resemble those childish…

Anatomy

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You cannot do silhouettes in fantasy. Ah, no, you must be faithful. It is, the art, a, what you call, paradox. It…

Art

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