The two hundredth anniversary of the birth of Charles Baudelaire (Paris 1821 - 1867) inspired me to create his portrait. He was one of the most important poets of the 19th century and beyond, a key exponent of Symbolism, an unruly genius, and for this reason referred to as the “cursed poet,” understood as a deeply tragic figure in search of an unattainable inner peace. In this work, created on cardboard, I wanted to capture the essence of torment and emotional complexity. With each pencil stroke, I sought an intense expression that would speak directly to the viewer's soul. Realism and expressionism come together to reveal human depth; universal feelings are reflected in the penetrating and enigmatic gaze of the subject. This art evokes an emotional dialogue, an invitation to reflect on the challenges and beauty of human existence. By bringing it into your home, dynamism and passion blend with the environment, adding a dimension of introspection and inspiration.

Paola Imposimato

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Paola Imposimato, professional painter from Florence, graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts, has to her credit in Italy and abroad numerous personal, collective and permanent exhibitions in public and private collections. She has created 120 paintings for Historical Reenactments, called “Palio”, in most of the national territory and carried out many years of collaborations with Haute Couture Houses and Publishing Houses. Her artistic production ranges from portraits to Sacred Art, from wall paintings to those on canvas, panel, wood, leather, ceramics and wax. Many awards have been achieved.