Adolescente

Antonietta Raphaël’s painting 'Adolescente' exemplifies her bold departure from academic traditions, embracing Expressionism to convey intense emotion and raw vitality. As a pioneering artist of the Scuola Romana movement, she focused on exploring human tenderness and carnality, which is also evident in her sculptures like Self-portrait. Her work often reflects her Jewish heritage and Lithuanian roots, emphasizing vibrant, visceral forms. Especially after WWII, her sculptures, such as Miriam dormiente and Nemesis, vividly highlight her anti-academic conviction and her mastery in capturing life's primal energy.