Reclining Female Nude

c. 1878

Gioacchino Banfi

Associated Names
Gioacchino Banfi

Artist, Italian, 1851 - 1885

The image shows a figure, likely female, seen from the back in a reclined position with her upper body visible. She leans forward with her arms resting on a surface covered in fabric. Her head is turned slightly to the side, and her facial features are not clearly shown. Her hair is dark and styled, possibly with a headband. The figure is nude, with a piece of fabric covering part of her lower body. She appears to be in a relaxed or resting posture. The background is dark and heavily shaded, emphasizing her form. There is a band or bracelet on her arm. The artwork is created in a sketchy style, resembling a sketch or etching with fine lines for texture.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper [proof]

  • Credit Line

    Gift of James A. Bergquist

  • Dimensions

    plate: 8.2 × 9.8 cm (3 1/4 × 3 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 8.5 × 9.9 cm (3 3/8 × 3 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.120.22

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Mezzetti 1935, 21?


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Augusto Federico Calabi (1890-1973); by descent to his son Lorenzo Calabi (1922-Boston 18 January 2016); James A. Bergquist; gift to National Gallery of Art, 2023.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1935

  • Mezzetti, Amalia.L'acquaforte lombarda nella seconda metà dell'800. Milan, 1935: no. 21?

Inscriptions

recto: in image, at lower center, in graphite: G. Banfi


You may be interested in

Loading Results