Sculpture "Il Vanitoso" by Pantaleo Musarò

Il Vanitoso, Italian for "the vain one," is a ceramic figurine designed by the Italian sculptor Pantaleo Musarò. Il Vanitoso is part of a series of ceramic figurines that reflect various aspects of human nature. The series shows us how people try to hide their vulnerability by behaving in certain ways.

Il Vanitoso depicts someone trying to pull himself up on a rope attached to the ground. By placing himself in front of and above others, he wants to appear stronger, better, faster, smarter...