Carlo Baldassare Simelli

Vicenzo Carlo Domenico Baldassarre Simelli

Italian, 1811 - 1877

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The image shows a vast landscape with a dramatic sky. The horizon is low in the composition, emphasizing the sky and clouds. Rolling hills and a solitary tree are visible on the horizon. The sky has varied cloud densities, from dark on the left to light on the right. The color palette is sepia-toned, giving the image a vintage look. Textures and contrasts between the clouds and sky are highlighted, enhancing the nostalgic atmosphere.
Carlo Baldassare Simelli, Cloud Study, Roman Campagna, c. 1860, albumen silver print, Robert B. Menschel Fund, 2004.34.1

Cloud Study, Roman Campagna

Carlo Baldassare Simelli · c. 1860 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2004.34.1

The image depicts an interior space with a set of stairs on the left, a figure in a robe in the lower right, and an arched window in the background. Light filters through the window, illuminating part of the room and hinting at foliage outside. The image uses a monochrome palette, primarily in shades of gray. The lines are precise, defining architectural elements and the figure, while softer textures suggest natural elements outside. The view through the window shows a blurred suggestion of foliage without a clear horizon.
Carlo Baldassare Simelli, Nel Monastero dei Santi Quattro (In the Monastery of the Four Saints), 1830s-1840s, etching and aquatint on wove paper, Gift of James A. Bergquist, 2023.120.10

Nel Monastero dei Santi Quattro (In the Monastery of the Four Saints)

Carlo Baldassare Simelli · 1830s-1840s · etching and aquatint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2023.120.10

This is a drawing of an interior architectural scene. The drawing depicts a dimly lit corridor or hallway within a historical building, featuring arched doorways and a set of stone steps. The monochromatic shading highlights the texture of the stone walls and the play of light and shadow within the space. A doorway emits a stream of light that casts elongated shadows along the floor, suggesting an opening to an exterior space. The overall composition captures the serene atmosphere of an old convent or historical place.
Carlo Baldassare Simelli, Nel Convento d’Aracoeli (In the Aracoeli Convent), 1830s-1840s, etching and aquatint on wove paper, Gift of James A. Bergquist, 2023.120.15

Nel Convento d’Aracoeli (In the Aracoeli Convent)

Carlo Baldassare Simelli · 1830s-1840s · etching and aquatint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2023.120.15

This is a drawing of a staircase in an architectural setting. The image shows a wide stone staircase leading upwards, framed by an archway at the top. The stairway is steep and consists of numerous uniform steps. The light creates a contrast between the shadowed lower area and the illuminated upper landing, highlighting the open space at the top. The foreground contains elements associated with classical architecture.
Carlo Baldassare Simelli, Nel Palazzo Giustiniani (In the Palazzo Giustiniani), 1830s-1840s, etching and aquatint on wove paper, Gift of James A. Bergquist, 2023.120.13

Nel Palazzo Giustiniani (In the Palazzo Giustiniani)

Carlo Baldassare Simelli · 1830s-1840s · etching and aquatint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2023.120.13

The image shows an interior view of a vaulted architectural structure, with an archway framing the scene. The interior features shadows, arches, and a figure leading livestock. The color palette is predominantly sepia. The pathway continues through another archway into the open space visible in the distance. The print is on textured, aged paper.
Carlo Baldassare Simelli, Fortificazioni dei bassi tempi sopra il Ponte Nomentano (Fortifications of the Ponte Nomentano), 1830s-1840s, etching and aquatint on wove paper, Gift of James A. Bergquist, 2023.120.14

Fortificazioni dei bassi tempi sopra il Ponte Nomentano (Fortifications of the Ponte Nomentano)

Carlo Baldassare Simelli · 1830s-1840s · etching and aquatint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2023.120.14

The image shows an architectural interior scene with two sets of stairs leading up to a series of arched doorways in the distance. There is an interplay of light and shadow within the enclosed space. The brushstrokes are fine and detailed, creating crisp lines and defined forms, notably in the arches and stairs. The color palette is monochromatic with blacks and grays, and light seeps through the arches, illuminating parts of the scene. Figures are descending one of the staircases, adding scale and movement. In the distance, the arches are lit, drawing the eye down the corridor, while the background remains in shadow.
Carlo Baldassare Simelli, Ingresso di una Casa alle quattro Fontane (Entrance to a House at the Four Fountains), 1830s-1840s, etching and aquatint on wove paper, Gift of James A. Bergquist, 2023.120.12

Ingresso di una Casa alle quattro Fontane (Entrance to a House at the Four Fountains)

Carlo Baldassare Simelli · 1830s-1840s · etching and aquatint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2023.120.12

The image depicts an interior corridor with a staircase on the right-hand side. The hallway has a high, arched ceiling leading towards a bright opening in the background. Light fixtures and architectural details adorn the walls. The contrast between the dark interior and the illuminated outer space creates a dramatic perspective.
Carlo Baldassare Simelli, Nel Convento dei Cappuccini (In the Capuchin Convent), 1830s-1840s, etching and aquatint on wove paper, Gift of James A. Bergquist, 2023.120.11

Nel Convento dei Cappuccini (In the Capuchin Convent)

Carlo Baldassare Simelli · 1830s-1840s · etching and aquatint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2023.120.11