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CREATIVE LABORATORY THE DECAMERON OF GIOVANNI BOCCACCIO IN 100 ETCHINGS BY PETRU RUSSU: THE SIXTH DAY | THE

SECOND NOVEL, 1985 AQUATINT / AQUAFORTE HAND COLORED 8½X11½ IN. | 21X29 CM.
THE DECAMERON OF GIOVANNI BOCCACCIO IN 100 ETCHINGS BY PETRU RUSSU: THE SIXTH DAY | THE
THIRD NOVEL, 1985 AQUATINT / AQUAFORTE HAND COLORED 8½X11½ IN. | 21X29 CM.
THE DECAMERON OF GIOVANNI BOCCACCIO IN 100 ETCHINGS BY PETRU RUSSU: THE NINTH DAY | THE
SEVENTH NOVEL, 1985 AQUATINT / AQUAFORTE HAND COLORED 8½X11½ IN. | 21X29 CM.

PETRU RUSSU
Lives and works in Stockholm, Sweden
www.artaddiction.net/Graphic/Petru-Rusu/Petru-Rusu.htm

The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio in 100 etchings by Petru Boccaccio’s masterpiece. Petru Russu’s impact in contemporary
Russu is a collection of artworks based on the classic book by the art is significant, as he is not only a fine artist, but also an art
Italian author. The book, written in the 14th century, is a series editor and publisher. He has founded and directed several art
of 100 stories told by 10 young people who flee from the plague galleries and magazines, such as Art Addiction International
in Florence. The stories are about love, lust, deception, murder, Gallery, World of Art Magazine and Masters of Today Publishing.
religion, adultery, generosity, fortune and the sexual desires He has also organized and participated in many international
of women. Petru Russu is a Swedish-Romanian fine artist who exhibitions and events, collaborating with leading art institutions
created 100 etchings in aqua-tinta-aqua-forte technique, hand and personalities. He has also received many awards and honors
colored and inspired by the stories. His artworks are expressive, for his artistic achievements. Petru Russu is considered one of
erotic and sometimes tragic, capturing the spirit and the humor of the most prolific and influential artists of today.

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