Giacomo Brunelli
Giacomo Brunelli is best known for his critically acclaimed series The Animals I/II where he has photographed striking portraits of animals – mostly taken in Italy.
Brunelli’s technique involves the exploitation of light, shadow and contrast, which imbue his images with a dramatic atmosphere and an unsettling feeling of perturbation. Brunelli appropriates the concepts, the approach, the philosophy of various juxtaposing photographic styles and applies them to the animals he encounters, calling it ‘animal focused street photography’.
Brunelli often takes his photographs during daily early morning walks, and working discreetly, Brunelli often uses a removable viewfinder, to be able to photograph his subjects from waist height and other unusual angles, such as directly from behind and with extreme close-up. He exploits light, shadow and contrast to imbue his images with a dramatic atmosphere and a feeling of claustrophobia.
Working entirely in analogue format Brunelli shoots his photographs with a 1960s Miranda Sensomat 35mm camera, given to him by his father, and meticulously hand prints his photographs in limited editions.
Recently Brunelli has also had a solo exhibition at The Photographers Gallery - Eternal London - where he uses his distinct film-noir style to create a unique and evocative view of the capital and its famous landmarks.

Giacomo Brunelli
Horse Cloud from ''The Animals I'' 2005-2008Gelatin silver print in glazed frame
8 x 10in ed 10
£820
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Giacomo Brunelli
Toad from ''The Animals I'' 2005-2008Gelatin silver print in glazed frame
8 x 10in ed 10
£820
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Giacomo Brunelli
Cat Jumping from ''The Animals I'' 2005-2008Gelatin silver print in glazed frame
8 x 10in ed 10
£820
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Giacomo Brunelli
Angry Duck from ''The Animals I'' 2005-2008Gelatin silver print in glazed frame
8 x 10in ed 10
£820
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Bird Trees from The Animals 2006Gelatin silver print in glazed frame
9.5 x 12in ed 10
£1350
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Giacomo Brunelli
Horse shaking headGelatin silver print in glazed frame
8 x 10in
£940
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Giacomo Brunelli
Pigeon Venice from The Animals 2006Gelatin silver print in glazed frame
8 x 10in ed 10
£1300
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Giacomo Brunelli
Mouse flower from The Animals 2006Gelatin silver print in glazed frame
8 x 10in 2006
£1120
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Horses kissing from The Animals 2007Gelatin silver print in glazed frame
8 x 10in ed 10
£1120
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Giacomo Brunelli
Squirrel somersault from The AnimalsGelatin silver print in glazed frame
8 x 10in ed 10
£820
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Bird Verduno from The Animals 2006Gelatin silver print in glazed frame
8 x 10in ed 10
£820
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Giacomo Brunelli
Dog Barking from The Animals 2007Gelatin silver print in glazed frame
8 x 10in
£820
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Giacomo Brunelli
Heron Venice from The Animals 2007Gelatin silver print in glazed frame
10 x 8in ed 10
£1540
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