Anselmo Bucci

Italian, 1887 - 1955

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The image displays an illustration of a man's upper body in profile, facing left. He has his arms crossed in front of his chest. The man's face is in a three-quarter view, showing his features like a straight nose and closed lips. He has thick, wavy, medium-length hair, and is wearing a garment with a visible collar and a cloak or cape on his shoulders. There are bold, dark diagonal lines across the image, and a portion of a sword with a detailed hilt behind the man. The background is plain, without additional context. At the bottom are handwritten text with the artist's signature "Bucci" and the year "1920."
Anselmo Bucci, Self-Portrait, 1920, drypoint on wove paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2021.39.8

Self-Portrait

Anselmo Bucci · 1920 · drypoint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2021.39.8

This is a drawing of a busy urban scene with architecture and vehicles. The artwork shows a city square with buildings, including structures with windmills, vintage automobiles, and horse-drawn carriages. Various figures are depicted walking or sitting at tables, contributing to the lively atmosphere. The buildings have distinct architectural details and the streets are filled with different forms of transportation. The artwork has a detailed, sketch-like quality that portrays a bustling historical city setting.
Anselmo Bucci, Place Blanche à Montmartre, 1915, drypoint on laid paper, Purchased as the Gift of Ann and Matthew Nimetz, 2013.115.5

Place Blanche à Montmartre

Anselmo Bucci · 1915 · drypoint on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2013.115.5