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

Carlo Paolo Agazzi , 1894

Donna ignuda addormentata nel parco [Naked Woman Asleep in the Park], by Carlo Paolo Agazzi, ink, 1894
Donna ignuda addormentata nel parco [Naked Woman Asleep in the Park], by Carlo Paolo Agazzi, ink, 1894

Donna ignuda addormentata nel parco [Naked Woman Asleep in the Park] is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Carlo Paolo Agazzi. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription
Inscribed:by later hand, upper verso in ballpoint pen: NUDO NEL GIARDINO / ACQUAFORTE 800" / FORSE AGAZZI / COMUNQUE PROVA D'ÁUTORE; by later hand, upper right verso in graphite: Milano S.Ambrogio 7 Dicem--1963; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: Agazzi?; by later hand, lower center verso in graphite: Viale de C[not deciphered]? / studio di figure F[not deciphered]
Markings
Marked:recto: none; verso: RACCOLTA / SCORTICATI / N. [in rectangle] stamped in purple [not in Lugt]

About this work

Overview

Donna ignuda addormentata nel parco [Naked Woman Asleep in the Park] is an etching with aquatint on wove paper by Carlo Paolo Agazzi, created around 1894.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene forest scene with a reclining nude woman, her relaxed form the focal point, surrounded by tall trees and a carpet of dry leaves and small plants.

Technique & Style

Agazzi employed shading and aquatint to achieve a soft, dreamy atmosphere, guiding the viewer's eye through the trees and path to the central figure.

Artist & collection

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Frequently asked questions

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

Donna ignuda addormentata nel parco [Naked Woman Asleep in the Park] was painted by Carlo Paolo Agazzi in 1894.

Where can I see Donna ignuda addormentata nel parco [Naked Woman Asleep in the Park]?

Donna ignuda addormentata nel parco [Naked Woman Asleep in the Park] is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Donna ignuda addormentata nel parco [Naked Woman Asleep in the Park]?

Donna ignuda addormentata nel parco [Naked Woman Asleep in the Park] is associated with Impressionism.

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