The painter and the model is an original rare etching on paper realized by the Italian artist Giacomo Manzù. Hand-signed on the lower right and numbered only edition of 17 prints. In good conditions except for very minor rips on edges. Original rare artwork that represents a painter portraying a male figure, through confident strokes.Giacomo Manzù (Bergamo, 1908- Ardea, 1991), pseudonym of Giacomo Manzoni, was a famous italian artist and sculptor. He devoted himself to sculpture, but also to drawings, etchings and paintings, often centred on female models, painters, female dancers and lovers figures. His works are valued also abroad, where, as well as in Italy, he exhibited from 1933. He also won several italian and internationsl prizes thanks to his famous works and his importance in art field. His works are exposed in several museums, like Vatican Museums and Giacomo Manzù Museum in Ardea.