Artwork
Architectural Capriccio with a Soldier and Dog
Architectural Capriccio with a Soldier and Dog is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Vittorio Maria Bigari. It dates from 1701 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: Vittorio Maria Bigari / Bologna (1692 - 1776); by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: silk (showline) / BB / Pine or gold / 22 x 16 / 1/4 gold / with [not deciphered] / 34; by Otto Wessner, lower right verso in graphite: [not deciphered] / Galli Bibiena
About this work
Overview
Architectural Capriccio with a Soldier and Dog is a drawing by Vittorio Maria Bigari, dated to 1701. It is executed in pen and brown and black ink with gray wash over graphite on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a fantastical architectural scene with a row of ornate columns, arches, and a balcony, featuring a soldier and dog in the foreground. The worn, aged appearance of the structures suggests a sense of history and decay.
Technique & Style
Bigari employed fine lines, shading, and gray wash to create a three-dimensional effect, with light and shadow used to define the forms. The use of cross-hatching contributes to the rendering of shadows and depth.
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Artist & collection
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