To My Friend Jean – Fortunato Aglialoro

Etching on paper, 19" x 24"

A densely layered work that invites closer inspection, this vintage etching by Fortunato Aglialoro is a study in abstraction, symbols, and hidden narrative. Titled “To My Friend Jean”, it’s signed, inscribed, and marked as an artist proof (A/P)—a rare piece outside of the numbered edition. Graphic and enigmatic, the etching is packed with architectural forms, cryptic figures, and hand-scrawled phrases that hint at a personal mythology. The piece is framed and measures 19.5” x 24” overall.

Some gentle wear consistent with age. Ready to hang.

Fortunato Aglialoro was an Italian-born painter and printmaker known for his work in abstraction and surrealism. Active in the mid-to-late 20th century, his art often blended expressive gesture with coded imagery and architectural motifs. Though much of his biography remains elusive, his work has appeared in private collections across Europe and North America.