Portrait of Madame de Nittis ("Attenzione")

1874/1875

Giuseppe de Nittis

Associated Names
Giuseppe De Nittis

Artist, Italian, 1846 - 1884

The image depicts an artistic etching of a woman, from head to slightly below the knees. She is seated in a relaxed pose, with her upper body slightly turned to her left side and her left arm resting over the back of a chair. The woman has detailed facial features, neat updo hair, and wears a long dress with elaborate details and layers. The background is plain without any visible objects or accessories.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching, drypoint, and lavis on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of C.G. Boerner

  • Dimensions

    plate: 9 3/8 x 7 1/16 in. (23.8 x 17.9 cm)
    sheet: 28.9 x 20 cm (11 3/8 x 7 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2008.39.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Fiorani 1999, no. 19, State ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(C. G. Boerner Inc., New York); gift to NGA, 2008.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1999

  • Fiorani, Fabio. De Nittis incisore. Rome, 1999, 19 ii/ii

Wikidata ID

Q76438836

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