John Mills Condottiero Colleoni Signed Contemporary Etching on Paper 1/25 UF

A contemporary etching on paper titled “Condottiero Colleoni” by John Mills. Hand signed in pencil on the bottom right with an annotation of 1/25 on the bottom left. Published circa 1970s. The subject depicts the equestrian statue of Bartolomeo Colleoni by Verrocchio in Venice. Colleoni was an Italian condottiero and gained reputation as the foremost tactician and disciplinarian of the 15th century. He is also credited with having refurbished the Roman baths at Trescore Balneario. A homage to the classic masters yet with a contemporary style. Provenance: Alice Simsar Gallery, Ann Arbor. Dimensions: 28.5”h x 20”w (unframed). In very good vintage condition. John Mills (1931-1989) stretched and developed as a painter, combining time-honored techniques with his deep love of natural light and shadow and the beauty of the world. The result was a rare alchemy of real places and real faces, infused with the artist’s own vision. From 1954 to 1989, Mills was a successful and respected advertisin