Alessandro Manzoni
1858
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1858
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man’s head turned slightly to the side. His hair is curly, and his face looks calm but serious. The image is framed in a round border with the name "Alessandro Manzoni" written around it. The artist used a method called *aquatint* to create the shading, which gives it a soft, textured look. The name "Cornienti" is signed at the bottom, along with the year 1858. Next, look up Cornienti, Giuseppe to see more of his work.
