What is Giclee? A modern printmaking process in which individual prints are produced on a special large-format printer in extremely high resolution, to give as exact as possible a reproduction of the precise colors and strokes of the original work. The giclee process offers the highest-quality reproduction available. Giclees may be printed on paper or on canvas. They are rarely produced in editions larger than a few hundred, with each one printed individually. All of our Prints come with a Certificate of Authenticity except where stated. DON T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS BEAUTIFULLY MADE GICLEE ON PAPER BY Pino Daeni. ""The Spirit of Love"" is a LIMITED EDITION Giclee on Paper by Pino Daeni (1939-2010) Numbered and Hand-Signed! Includes Certificate of Authenticity! This work has never been matted, framed or displayed before and is in excellent condition. ADD THE STUNNING WORK OF WORLD-RENOWNED ARTIST PINO TO YOUR COLLECTION! Pino's portraits allow glimpses into intensely personal, intimate spaces, conveying emotion through rich, warm color and sensual brushwork. "The Spirit of Love" is a limited edition giclee on paper, numbered and hand signed by Pino (1939-2010). Includes Certificate of Authenticity! Measures approx. 16.5" x 20.5" (with border), 14" x 18" (image). A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WILL ACCOMPANY THIS PIECE! Born Guiseppe Dangelico in Bari, Italy on November 8, 1939, Pino Daeni began his studies at the city's Art Institute. He attended Milan's Academy of Brera in 1960 honing in on his talent for painting the human figure. During his two years at the academy, he was influenced by the the Pre-Raphaelites and Macchiaioli. His work was featured in numerous major exhibitions all over Italy and Europe from 1960 to 1979. Two of Italy's largest publisher's, Mondadori and Rizzoli, commissioned him to do book illustrations. Despite his rising success and new opportunity, Pino felt restrictedin Milan. Seeking complete artistic freedom brought him to the United States in 1979. He was sponsored by the Borghi Gallery, where he held many shows in New York and Massachusetts. Moving to the United States would turn out to be a great challenge. His sponsorship barely supported enough for him to feed his family, troubles which were only heightened due to his limited English skills, and his only method of transportation was a bicycle. After seeking employment from many people, in February of 1980, "Zebra Books Publishers" gave him a job doing a book cover. The success of his illustrations was so great that he was able to network with many prominent publishers of romance novels. His popularity blossomed within the literary community. Pino dedicated 13 years to illustrating book covers, but never lost his desire to return to fine art. His passion to create pieces that break free from outside restrictions fueled his passion to dedicate himself to fine art again, which he continued to do until he passed away in 2010. We are Very Sorry but Due to the large amount of Buyer?s not Paying for items purchased, if you make an offer and do not pay by the 3rd Day, we will cancel offer, report buyer for Non-Payment to and Permanently Block Buyer from purchasing from us in the future? ANY LARGE ITEMS SHIPPED TO ALASKA, HAWAII OR PUERTO RICO DO NOT QUALIFY FOR OUR FLAT RATE. IF THE ITEM IS OVERSIZED THE FREIGHT PRICE OFTEN DOUBLES TO THOSE STATES; WE WILL BE HAPPY TO GIVE AN EXACT QUOTE. Shipping and Handling: $24.95 This item is Not Framed