GIOVANNI BRAGOLIN "CRYING BOY" LARGE ORIGINAL OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING

Description: GIOVANNI BRAGOLIN "CRYING BOY" LARGE ORIGINAL OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING This painting is an original and is signed. It measures with the frame appx 33 1/2 inched high and 26 inches wide. The painting in good condition for its age, please check the pictures and please feel free to message if you would like any additional pictures or information. I will add more this week to the listing. The painting is signed on the upper right corner. Shipping via USPS, FedEx or UPS OR local pickup A Spanish artist named Giovanni Bragolini (1911-1981) made a series of paintings that depicted a young child crying. He sold those paintings to tourists as a reminder of the orphans of World War II. Giovanni Bragolin was a pseudonym used by Spanish painter Bruno Amadio, who was also known as Franchot Serville. The artist died in 1981 Some info I found while researching this painting and others from this artist The Origin of ‘The Crying Boy’ The story of “The Crying Boy” begins with Giovanni Bragolin, an Italian artist who created a series of paintings depicting tearful children. These images, particularly “The Crying Boy,” became widely popular in the post-war era. The poignant expression of the subjects in these paintings struck a chord with many, leading to their mass reproduction and widespread distribution.The Fascination and Fear What catapulted “The Crying Boy” into the realm of legend was not just its emotive portrayal but also the aura of mystery that came to surround it. In the 1980s, a series of urban legends began to emerge, linking the painting to a number of house fires. Reports circulated of firefighters finding these prints unscathed amid the ashes of burned-down homes. This phenomenon was first brought to widespread public attention by the British tabloid, The Sun, which reported on the experiences of several homeowners and firefighters who had encountered the painting in such eerie circumstances.Investigations and Explanations This strange coincidence sparked interest and fear, leading to various investigations into the painting’s supposed curse. Notably, British writer and comedian Steve Punt examined the myth in a BBC Radio 4 production, “Punt PI.” After scientific testing, it was suggested that the prints may have been treated with a fire-retardant varnish, and the manner in which they were hung often resulted in them falling and landing face down, thus being shielded from the flames. However, these explanations did little to dampen the public’s fascination with the legend.The Crying Boy in Popular Culture The allure of “The Crying Boy” has permeated popular culture, with references appearing in various forms of media. The painting’s eerie backstory has made it a subject of interest for those who are fascinated by the intersection of art and the supernatural.

Price: 3999.99 USD

Location: Dothan, Alabama

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