Family at Rest

1788

Carlo Labruzzi

Associated Names
Carlo Labruzzi

Artist, Italian, 1748 - 1817

The image is a sepia-toned illustration showing a group of people outdoors. Four people are positioned on or near the grassy ground, surrounded by rocks and vegetation. In the foreground, a woman sits with her legs folded, wearing a dress with puffed sleeves. Next to her, a small child sits, bundled in clothing with visible curls. To the right, a man rests on a rock, leaning on his arms with his head supported by one hand and wearing a brimmed hat, a shirt, and trousers. Behind these figures, another man with a wide-brimmed hat is seated, partially facing away from the viewer. Further back stands another woman in a long dress with a headscarf, looking slightly upwards with her arms folded. The background consists of an open sky with a few clouds and possibly a tree or bush to the right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and aquatint in brown on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 13.4 x 18.3 cm (5 1/4 x 7 3/16 in.)
    page size: 25.9 x 18.8 cm (10 3/16 x 7 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1997.11.1.k

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Le Blanc, no. 67

  • Series Title

    Figure Originali

Associated Artworks

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The image shows a pattern of intricate lines and shapes arranged vertically. It features a mix of geometric forms resembling a woven basket weave, along with curving and zigzag floral-like motifs. The design contains elements reminiscent of vines or decorative ribbons, with interlocking forms similar to traditional wallpaper or fabric prints.

Figure Originali (Original Figures)

Carlo Labruzzi

1788

Dedication Page

Carlo Labruzzi

1788

Reclining Peasant near Ruins

Carlo Labruzzi

1788


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Michael Riviere, Norfolk (ownership inscription); (Colnaghi's, London, by 1970); (Christopher Mendez, London); purchased by NGA, 1996.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1970

  • Etchings and Drawings by G.B. Tiepolo and other Italian Artists of the 18th Century. Colnaghi's, London, 1970, no. 133.

2021

  • Aquatint: From Its Origins to Goya, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2021 - 2022.

Bibliography

1854

  • Le Blanc, Charles. _Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes, contenant le dictionnaire des graveurs de toutes les nations, dans lequel sont decrites les estampes rares, precieuses et interessantes avec l'indication de leurs differents etats et des prix auxquels

Inscriptions

by later hand, upper left in graphite: 11

Watermarks

Fleur-de-lis encircled (cut off)

Wikidata ID

Q75404041

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