Gabriele D'Annunzio

c. 1910

Adolfo De Carolis

Associated Names
Adolfo De Carolis

Artist, Italian, 1874 - 1928

The image shows a person's upper body in a seated or reclining position, turned slightly to the side. One hand is brought up to their chin in a contemplative manner. The face is detailed with a focused gaze and prominent features. The individual has short hair covered by a draped fabric forming a hood around their head. They wear a robe or cloak that matches the head covering. The background consists of swirling, crosshatched lines creating depth and texture, with no distinct objects or scenery visible.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching with monotone wiping, printed in dark brown on buff wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Purchased as the Gift of Ann and Matthew Nimetz

  • Dimensions

    plate: 17.5 × 17.1 cm (6 7/8 × 6 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 21.4 × 21 cm (8 7/16 × 8 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.81.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(James A. Bergquist, Newton Centre, MA); purchased 2014 by NGA.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q77007111

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