In Montagna (In the Mountains)

c. 1870

Edoardo Perotti

Associated Names
Edoardo Perotti

Artist, Italian, 1824 - 1870

The image depicts a ground-level view of a landscape with tall, slender trees at the center. The trees have wide branches creating a network of lines and shadows. The horizon is low, suggesting vast land beyond the trees. Two people are walking along a path in the distance, giving scale and depth to the composition. The etching features detailed brushstrokes emphasizing texture of the ground and leaves. The color scheme is monochromatic with varying shades of black and gray, enhancing contrasts and details against the light background. Overall, the scene conveys a serene and quietly dramatic atmosphere, inviting contemplation of the natural beauty and tranquility of the landscape.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on chine collé [proof]

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 14 × 15.8 cm (5 1/2 × 6 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 17.2 × 16.9 cm (6 3/4 × 6 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2013.171.9

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Davoli 1955, no. 2


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Il Bulino Antiche Stampe. La Mandragola di Matteo Crespi, Milan); purchased 2013 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1955

  • Davoli, Angelo. L'acquaforte italiana dell'Ottocento. Reggio Emilia, 1955: no. 2

1958

  • Dragone, Angelo. Incisori piemontesi dell'Ottocento. Saluzzo, 1958: no. 94

1976

  • Giubbini, Guido. L'acquaforte originale in piemonte e in liguria, 1860 - 1875. Genoa, 1976: no. 2 [proof before letters]

Wikidata ID

Q77005730

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