Little Donkeys at Rest (Sosta di somarelli)

1885/1888

Giovanni Fattori

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Giovanni Fattori

Artist, Italian, 1825 - 1908

This image depicts two donkeys and a plow in a grassy field. The view is slightly elevated, showing the horizon in the upper third with a sky above. The etched lines create detailed textures in the scene, including the grass and clouds. The color palette is mostly shades of gray. In the distance, the field extends towards rolling hills, while clouds swirl overhead. The donkeys are resting in rich detail, drawing the viewer's focus with their contrast against the background.

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Provenance

Umberto Sgarzi [1921-2017], Bologna, by descent; (Il Bulino Antiche Stampe di Matteo Crespi, Milan); purchased 2021 by NGA.

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Bibliography

1983

  • Baboni, Andrea.Giovanni Fattori: l'opera incisa. 2 vols. Milan, 1983: no. LXXIV.

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