Un Miracle [A Miracle]

1874

Mosè Bianchi

Associated Names
Mosè Bianchi

Artist, Italian, 1840 - 1904

This is a drawing of an architectural scene with dynamic figures. The drawing features steps leading up to a large, shadowy arched opening. The scene includes several figures in energetic poses. The arch and architecture are depicted with strong lines and shadowing, giving depth to the structure. The figures appear to be in motion, with some rushing or stumbling at the bottom and others positioned on the steps further up. The overall mood of the drawing is dramatic, with strong contrasts between light and shadow emphasizing tension in the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching with aquatint on Japanese paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 27.3 x 37.2 cm (10 3/4 x 14 5/8 in.)
    plate: 30.2 x 39.1 cm (11 7/8 x 15 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 33.4 x 48.1 cm (13 1/8 x 18 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.25.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Mezzetti 1935, no. 78, state ii/iii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(James A. Bergquist, Newton Centre, MA); purchased by NGA 2009.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1935

  • Mezzetti, Amalia.L'acquaforte lombarda nella seconda metà dell'800. Milan, 1935: no. 78, undesc. ii/ii

Inscriptions

lower left in reverse: Milano, Bianchi Mose 1874

Wikidata ID

Q76439294

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