Fornasetti Tema e Variazioni No. 171 Wall Plate Designed by Piero Fornasetti

Fornasetti 's Tema e Variazioni No.171 plate belongs to the famous series that made the face of Lina Cavalieri, muse of the Milanese Atelier, iconic.

In this particular interpretation, the portrait is crossed by a red bow that binds and frames the gaze, introducing a striking graphic element. The contrast between the black and white of the face and the bright colour of the ribbon generates a striking composition, capable of fusing rigour and lightness in a single image. The plate is made of porcelain and is decorated by hand, according to the artisanal methods that distinguish Atelier Fornasetti. Every detail of the design reflects the attention to line and irony that has always accompanied the creations of the maison. The Tema e Variazioni series thus finds a new voice, where decoration becomes a visual tale and a tool for reinventing a face that has now entered the collective imagination. The back of the plate has two holes that allow it to be easily hung on the wall, individually or in combination with other subjects in the collection, creating compositions with a scenographic character. At the same time, it can be used as an ornamental element for the table.