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Edolo Masci

Italian, 1938 - 2008

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The image shows an elderly man in a portrait from the shoulders up. He is facing slightly to the left and looking directly at the viewer. The man has distinct facial features, including deep-set eyes, a weathered complexion, and a prominent nose. His hair is light and unkempt, blending into a full beard. He wears a dark cap with a broad brim. The chiaroscuro technique highlights the depth of his facial features. The background is plain, emphasizing the focus on the man's face.
Edoardo Del Neri, Pescatore di Grado [A Fisherman of Grado], c. 1913, aquatint, soft-ground, and monotype wiping on wove paper, Purchased as the Gift of Ann and Matthew Nimetz, 2014.107.4

Pescatore di Grado [A Fisherman of Grado]

Edoardo Del Neri · c. 1913 · aquatint, soft-ground, and monotype wiping on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2014.107.4

The image shows a portrait of a person, focusing on their face and the top parts of their shoulders. The person is depicted in a slightly angled position, looking towards their right with a contemplative expression. Their facial features are detailed, with prominent cheekbones, a straight nose, and slightly pursed lips. The person has wavy hair framing their face with intricate shading that highlights its texture. They are wearing a garment that drapes over their shoulders and merges into the background. The person is not holding any objects, and there is an abstract background of dark and light hues, creating a timeless atmosphere that accentuates the subject's features and expression.
Salvatore Guarino, A Young Woman Frowning, c. 1910, etching and drypoint, Purchased as the Gift of Ann and Matthew Nimetz, 2014.107.5

A Young Woman Frowning

Salvatore Guarino · c. 1910 · etching and drypoint ·  Accession ID  2014.107.5

The image is a portrait showing the upper half of a woman's body. She is positioned in a side profile facing the left side of the image, with her head turned slightly towards the viewer. Her facial features are soft and her expression is neutral, with detailed eyes, a straight nose, and gently pursed lips. Her hair appears voluminous, styled in waves, and is adorned with a large, dark ribbon or bow at the back. She is dressed in clothing that features a high collar or scarf-like material around her neck, which contrasts with the darker fabric of the rest of her attire. There are no visible pieces of jewelry or objects held by the subject. The background is a simple, textured surface.
Domenico Morelli, A Young Woman with a Bow in Her Hair, c. 1879, etching and aquatint on laid paper, Purchased as the Gift of Ann and Matthew Nimetz, 2014.107.3

A Young Woman with a Bow in Her Hair

Domenico Morelli · c. 1879 · etching and aquatint on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2014.107.3

The image shows a goat resting on a sloped patch of grass. It is depicted with its head lowered and eyes seemingly closed. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, offering a top-down perspective. The horizon is placed towards the upper edge of the image, where the sky and distant blurred trees meet. The trees and vegetation are rendered with a combination of delicate and dense brushstrokes. The goat is depicted with darker shading, standing out in the scene. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black and gray. In the distance, a cluster of trees can be seen fading into the backdrop.
Domenico Morelli, The Little Goat (La capretta), c. 1879, etching and aquatint on laid paper, Purchased as the Gift of Ann and Matthew Nimetz, 2014.107.1

The Little Goat (La capretta)

Domenico Morelli · c. 1879 · etching and aquatint on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2014.107.1

The image shows a portrait of a person facing forward. The person's facial features are delicately drawn with soft lines, and their hair falls naturally around their face. They are draped in fabric over one shoulder and holding a long, thin object in their hand. The background is textured with light and shadow, and the image is monochromatic with a visible signature at the lower right corner of the paper's border.
Domenico Morelli, Personification of Engraving (Allegoria dell'incisione), 1879, etching, aquatint, and drypoint on laid paper, Purchased as the Gift of Ann and Matthew Nimetz, 2014.107.2

Personification of Engraving (Allegoria dell'incisione)

Domenico Morelli · 1879 · etching, aquatint, and drypoint on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2014.107.2