Femme de Palestrina (Woman from Pellestrina)
1775
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1775
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows two people by the water’s edge. One woman stands with her back to us, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a long coat, holding a fishing rod. A man bends down, maybe sorting through nets or fish. The shore is rough, with waves crashing nearby and a few scattered shells on the ground. The artist used shading to show the texture of the woman’s clothes and the rough water. The title hints this scene is from a fishing village. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one create detailed prints.
