Solitudine [Solitude]

1892

Luigi Conconi

Associated Names
Luigi Conconi

Artist, Italian, 1852 - 1917

The image shows a landscape with a building on a hill, surrounded by trees. The scene is in monochrome with a focus on shadows and textures. The view is slightly elevated, looking down a slope towards the left where the building is located. The sky is heavily shaded, adding to the contrast. The building's sharp architectural details are emphasized. There is a faint glow on the horizon, hinting at a sun. Barren trees in the foreground partially obstruct the view of the building. The brushstrokes are fine and linear, creating an etched appearance. The use of dark tones and some lighter lines enhances the play between shadow and light. The color palette is limited to shades of gray and black, creating a moody atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching with monotype wiping, printed in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 17.9 × 40.5 cm (7 1/16 × 15 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 42.8 × 65.2 cm (16 7/8 × 25 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2017.76.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bianchi-Ginex 1994, no. 33


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1994

  • Bianchi, Matteo, and Giovanna Ginex, eds.Luigi Conconi: incisore. Milan, 1994, no. 33.

Inscriptions

lower center in image: Solitudine

Wikidata ID

Q77259370

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