Vittore Grubicy

Vittore Grubicy de Dragon

Italian, 1851 - 1920

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The image displays a waterway with trees on both sides extending into the distance. The horizon is low, the sky above is softly textured, and the artist's technique combines stippling and linear etching. The color palette is monochromatic, with varying shades of gray.
Vittore Grubicy, Winter Evening, 1893/1894, etching with monotype wiping (more heavily inked version), Gift of Funds from the Estate of Lila Oliver Asher, 2022.93.1

Winter Evening

Vittore Grubicy · 1893/1894 · etching with monotype wiping (more heavily inked version) ·  Accession ID  2022.93.1

The image depicts a wide, open landscape with the horizon slightly below the center. A dark, horizontal band defines the horizon with a flock of birds flying. The artwork uses soft brushstrokes to create a dreamy atmosphere, especially in the sky with gentle, diffused clouds. The color palette is primarily sepia tones, giving a warm and nostalgic effect. A reflection on water mirrors the horizon, while soft clouds in the distance enhance the serene atmosphere.
Vittore Grubicy, Coastal View (A Foreboding of Sadness), 1893/1894, etching with monotype wiping, printed in sepia on wove paper, Gift of Funds from the Estate of Lila Oliver Asher, 2022.93.4

Coastal View (A Foreboding of Sadness)

Vittore Grubicy · 1893/1894 · etching with monotype wiping, printed in sepia on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2022.93.4

The image shows a tranquil scene with a figure sitting near the water's edge. In the background, there are large mountains. The sky is lightly clouded, and the color palette is monochrome with various shades of gray. The artwork has a soft, sketch-like texture.
Vittore Grubicy, A May Evening at Lierna, 2, 1893/1894, etching with monotype wiping on wove paper, Gift of Funds from the Estate of Lila Oliver Asher, 2022.93.5

A May Evening at Lierna, 2

Vittore Grubicy · 1893/1894 · etching with monotype wiping on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2022.93.5

This image depicts a forest landscape from an elevated perspective. The scene shows tall trees creating a canopy that obscures the horizon, with a river flowing through the trees. The artwork features soft, textured strokes giving it an atmospheric quality. The color palette is primarily dark shades of gray and black, enhancing the mysterious mood. The distant trees appear denser, providing depth to the image and leading the eye into the forest.
Vittore Grubicy, Stream in the Woods, 1893/1894, etching with monotype wiping on wove paper, Gift of Funds from the Estate of Lila Oliver Asher, 2022.93.6

Stream in the Woods

Vittore Grubicy · 1893/1894 · etching with monotype wiping on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2022.93.6

The image shows a landscape with a narrow river or stream, lined with bare trees in the middle ground. The trees are intricately depicted with fine lines, as is the texture of the ground. The scene is rendered in a monochromatic color scheme with varying shades of brown. Vegetation borders the river on one side, while lighter vegetation is on the other side. There are reflections on the water's surface under a speckled sky.
Vittore Grubicy, Winter Evening, 1893/1894, etching with monotype wiping, printed in sepia on heavy wove paper, Gift of Funds from the Estate of Lila Oliver Asher, 2022.93.2

Winter Evening

Vittore Grubicy · 1893/1894 · etching with monotype wiping, printed in sepia on heavy wove paper ·  Accession ID  2022.93.2

The image shows a narrow, winding waterway surrounded by dense trees. On the left, tall, leafless trees stretch across the sky, while on the right, dense foliage creates a dark mass. The brushstrokes are intricate, creating a defined texture. The scene is depicted in a monochromatic palette of deep browns and dark sepia tones, evoking a moody atmosphere.
Vittore Grubicy, Countryside, 1893/1894, etching with monotype wiping on wove paper, Gift of Funds from the Estate of Lila Oliver Asher, 2022.93.3

Countryside

Vittore Grubicy · 1893/1894 · etching with monotype wiping on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2022.93.3

The image shows a view from water level, looking over a calm expanse where multiple boats are floating. The horizon line is below the midpoint and features silhouettes of buildings and distant landmasses. The brushstrokes are soft and blurred, giving the scene a hazy, serene quality. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of gray and black against a light background. Closest to us, the reflection of the larger boats adds depth, while in the distance, land and structures are subtly present.
Vittore Grubicy, Antwerp: Sunset [Anversa: Tramonto], 1893/1894, aquatint and softground etching with monotype inking, proof touched with graphite and blue pencil on chine collé, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2013.30.19

Antwerp: Sunset [Anversa: Tramonto]

Vittore Grubicy · 1893/1894 · aquatint and softground etching with monotype inking, proof touched with graphite and blue pencil on chine collé ·  Accession ID  2013.30.19

The image shows a pathway flanked by tall trees on both sides. The trees create a framing effect that guides the eye towards a vanishing point in the distance where the pathway meets the horizon. The horizon is positioned low in the composition, with the brushstrokes appearing soft and textured. The color palette consists of shades of sepia and brown, creating a warm yet subdued visual impact. The scene evokes a sense of early twilight or the muted light of dawn or dusk. Close to us, the textured forms of the trees and the pathway are evident, while in the distance, the scene fades into indistinctness at the horizon.
Vittore Grubicy, Wooded Landscape with a Cart, 1893/1894, etching with sulphur tint (?), printed in brown and touched with graphite [proof], Purchased as the Gift of Ann and Matthew Nimetz, 2013.115.3

Wooded Landscape with a Cart

Vittore Grubicy · 1893/1894 · etching with sulphur tint (?), printed in brown and touched with graphite [proof] ·  Accession ID  2013.115.3