Two Men in Conversation

1696

Crescenzio Onofri

Associated Names
Crescenzio Onofri

Artist, Italian, probably 1632 - 1712 or after

The image shows a landscape with a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is in the upper third of the image, where distant mountains meet the sky, and there are small buildings resembling a village or town. The intricate detailing is visible in the trees, foliage, and architecture, adding texture and depth. Two figures are near us, surrounded by trees and shrubs. Further back, the terrain features rolling hills with trees, leading to buildings and mountains. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black, white, and grey to accentuate the linework and shading for contrast and dimension.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 22.4 x 31.6 cm (8 13/16 x 12 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 29.3 x 40.5 cm (11 9/16 x 15 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1985.3.9

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 3

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Inscriptions

later hand lower center verso in graphite: ST8384L155 / B.3 / 94; lower right verso in graphite: F

Wikidata ID

Q74067009

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