Giannai Medici painting

This oil painting titled “Soft-machine” was created by Italian artist Giannai Medici during the 1960s. The composition is executed in a concretism style, characteristic of postwar European modernism, with a complex layering of angular and rectilinear forms rendered in opaque and translucent hues. The dominant visual elements are intersecting rectangular blocks and circular motifs rendered in a rich palette of saturated reds, ochres, oranges, blues, greens, and purples. These are arranged in overlapping planes that suggest both depth and movement, offering a rhythmically structured yet visually dynamic surface.

The painting is signed on the reverse by the artist, and labeled with the title “Soft-machine” indicating it is the tenth work in a series or thematic collection. The title and style suggest possible influence from the visual language of Constructivism or early Op Art, intersecting with the era’s fascination with technology, cybernetics, and automated forms—common themes in both visual and literary arts of the 1960s.

The medium is oil on board, exhibiting a matte finish with slight texture and visible brushwork beneath the geometric color blocks. The surface shows minor signs of age and handling, with some softening of edges and subtle craquelure in areas of heavier pigment application. These signs are consistent with a well-preserved vintage painting.

The work is framed in a solid wood frame with a medium brown finish, which complements the earthy tones of the artwork and enhances its architectural quality. The frame is mitered at the corners and structurally intact, preserving the artwork in stable display condition.

The dimensions of the piece are 47 cm in width and 37 cm in height, which corresponds to approximately 18.5 inches wide and 14.6 inches high.