A shell-shocked veteran of WWII, Carlo Zinelli incessantly painted bold, powerful images of figures, animals, weapons and words, while institutionalized in Verona, Italy. These complicated compositions - all double-sided - allow us to view his rich, painful and vividly colored inner world. Championed by Jean Dubuffet, Zinelli is considered one of the 'Art Brut' masters.

Untitled (Rooster/Prone man with three tricolor flags) December 15, 1966  gouache/paper  13 3/4 x 19 3/4"

Untitled (Three seated men/Vase with flowers, cross) February 15, 1966  gouache/paper  27 1/2 x 19 3/4"
Untitled (Woman with cat in belly/Figure with four breasts) March 2, 1968   gouache/paper  27 1/2 x 19 3/4"
Untitled (Brown horse, green bird/Green bird, man crouching) November 15, 1966   gouache/paper  27 1/2 x 19 3/4"