Landscape (Chiesanuova)

1924

Giorgio Morandi

Associated Names
Giorgio Morandi

Artist, Italian, 1890 - 1964

The image shows a low angle view looking upwards at two tall buildings dominating the composition. The horizon is low, allowing the structures to appear towering and almost reaching the top of the frame. The architectural forms are depicted with precise, linear brushstrokes conveying structure and solidity. The color palette is muted, mainly shades of gray. Beyond the buildings, there is a textured area suggesting foliage, adding depth to the scene. Cross-hatching is used for shading, creating a play of light and shadow in the buildings and the sky.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in black on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon

  • Dimensions

    plate: 15.7 x 15.6 cm (6 3/16 x 6 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 22.2 x 27.1 cm (8 3/4 x 10 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2006.128.26

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Vitali 1964, no. 24

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Paul Mellon [1907-1999], Upperville, Virginia; bequest 1999 to NGA, with life interest to Mrs. Mellon; life interest released 2006.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2009

  • Morandi: Master of Modern Still Life, The Phillips Collection, Washington, 21 Feb - 24 May 2009.

  • Morandi: Master of Modern Still Life, The Phillips Collection, Washington, 2009, unnumbered catalogue.

Bibliography

1964

  • Vitali, Lamberto. L'Opera grafica di Giorgio Morandi. 2nd ed. Turin: Giulio Einaudi, 1964.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Morandi; lower right in graphite: 1924; by later hand, lower center verso in graphite: 41

Wikidata ID

Q76341300

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