Il castello della nostalgia (Castle of Nostalgia)

1909

Umberto Prencipe

Associated Names
Umberto Prencipe

Artist, Italian, 1879 - 1962

The image shows a view through dense, dark foliage creating a mysterious atmosphere. The horizon is partly obscured by thick trees, with a tall structure, possibly a castle tower, faintly visible in the distance. The brushstrokes are expressive and atmospheric, with undefined parts of the scene adding to the mystery. The color palette includes deep greens and browns, with lighter patches resembling dappled sunlight. Light and shadow play a significant role, drawing attention towards the central tower where light breaks through.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching, aquatint, and drypoint, printed in color on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Ruth and Jacob Kainen Memorial Acquisition Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 29.3 × 29.6 cm (11 9/16 × 11 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 35.7 × 35.7 cm (14 1/16 × 14 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2022.101.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection, Milan; (La Portantina di Mattia Jona, Milan); purchased 2022 by NGA.

Associated Names