San Gimignano

c. 1917

Benvenuto Disertori

Associated Names
Benvenuto Disertori

Artist, Italian, 1887 - 1969

The image shows an aerial view of a cityscape with ancient towers, densely packed buildings, and intricate details. The towers rise above the closely arranged structures, dominating the scene. The artwork features fine etching with precise lines depicting the texture of the brickwork on the towers and the rooftops. The color scheme is monochromatic with sepia tones adding to the historical feel. The rooftops close to the viewer are detailed, while in the distance, more towers are densely packed, showcasing a medieval urban setting. The composition evokes a sense of a tight-knit historical community.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching printed in brown-black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Purchased as a Gift of the Washington Print Club

  • Dimensions

    plate: 33.3 × 27.5 cm (13 1/8 × 10 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 38 × 34.9 cm (14 15/16 × 13 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2022.65.4


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Antiquarius srl, Rome); purchased 2022 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by later hand, upper verso in graphite: ESSS; G. M. G. 99; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: WEB / E500 / S12028


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