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The Cypress of Michelangelo, Rome

1913

Fabio Mauroner

Associated Names

Fabio Mauroner

Artist, Italian, 1884 - 1948

The image shows a view from ground level of an open space enclosed by a colonnade, potentially in a courtyard or garden. The horizon is high in the composition due to the tall architectural elements. In the center, there is a large tree with intricate branches. The tree dominates the scene with detailed brushstrokes and etching lines for texture. A water feature with swirling patterns is near the viewer. The color palette is muted and monochromatic, emphasizing contrasts and shadows to create depth in the peaceful setting.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching on laid paper
Credit Line

Gift of Eric Denker in honor of Gregory Jecmen and Susanne L. Cook
Dimensions

sheet: 38 × 34.5 cm (14 15/16 × 13 9/16 in.)
image: 20 × 18.9 cm (7 7/8 × 7 7/16 in.)
Accession Number

2022.169.1
Catalogue Raisonné

Reale 1984, no. 44, state iv

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Eric Denker, Washington, DC; given to NGA 2022.

Associated Names

Denker, Eric

Bibliography

1984

Reale, Isabella, and Guido Perocco. Fabio Mauroner Incisore. Udine, 1984: no. 44, state iv.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: 47/50 Roma; lower right in graphite: Fabio Mauroner

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