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Donna ignuda addormentata nel parco [Naked Woman Asleep in the Park]

Carlo Paolo Agazzi

1894

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Donna ignuda addormentata nel parco [Naked Woman Asleep in the Park] is a 1894 ink by Carlo Paolo Agazzi, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Carlo Paolo Agazzi
When & what style?: 1894 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows a quiet forest path lined with tall, skinny trees. The ground is covered in dry leaves and small plants. On the right side, a woman lies asleep on the grass, her body relaxed and bare. The artist used shading to make the scene feel soft and dreamy. The trees and path lead your eyes toward the woman, making her the focus. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one create layered textures.