Who painted Frontispiece with Scorpion?

Frontispiece with Scorpion was painted by Luigi Conconi in 1884.

Where can I see Frontispiece with Scorpion?

Frontispiece with Scorpion is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Frontispiece with Scorpion?

Frontispiece with Scorpion is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Frontispiece with Scorpion?

Museum-quality prints of Frontispiece with Scorpion are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Frontispiece with Scorpion

Luigi Conconi , 1884

Frontispiece with Scorpion is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Luigi Conconi. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:upper center in plate, scratched into plate tone: Luigi Conconi / ACQVEFORTI; lower right verso in graphite: 3 [underlined]

About this work

Overview

Frontispiece with Scorpion is a print by Luigi Conconi, created in 1884 using etching with monotype wiping on wove paper. It is part of the National Gallery of Art's collection in Washington.

Subject & Meaning

The print features a scorpion in the lower right corner, with its tail curled upwards and legs outstretched, set against a dark, shadowy background. The words 'Frontispiece' and 'Scorpion' are written at the top in a loose, hand-drawn style.

Technique & Style

The contrast between the scorpion's sharp details and the soft, smudged background is achieved through a combination of etching and monotype wiping. Etching involves using acid to create designs on a metal plate, which is then used for printing.