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The Nightingale's Song

1914

Giovanni Guerrini

Associated Names

Giovanni Guerrini

Artist, Italian, 1887 - 1972

This is an image showing a serene landscape. In the foreground, two figures are seated by a pond, surrounded by lush vegetation. Trees and foliage obscure the horizon in the background. The detailing of the image is intricate, creating a textured scene of leaves, branches, and water. The color scheme is monochromatic, using shades of black, gray, and white to evoke a peaceful mood. The overall impression is a harmonious blend of nature's wildness and tranquility.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph on wove paper
Credit Line

Ruth and Jacob Kainen Memorial Acquisition Fund
Dimensions

sheet: 48.5 × 39.5 cm (19 1/8 × 15 9/16 in.)
Accession Number

2022.97.7

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Il Bulino Antiche Stampe di Matteo Crespi, Milan); purchased 2022 by NGA.

Associated Names

Il Bulino Antiche Stampe di Matteo Crespi

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