Artwork
The Archer [L'Arciere]
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The Archer [L'Arciere] is an ink print by Adolfo De Carolis. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower left in block: OPVS / A. DE CAROLIS / PICENI; signed by artist, lower right, in graphite: Adolfo de Carolis
About this work
Overview
The Archer is a 1917 woodcut print by Adolfo De Carolis, created using the chiaroscuro technique with two blocks to achieve a two-tone effect.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a muscular man in a dynamic pose, bending and twisting while holding a bow and arrow. The background features swirling forms resembling clouds or waves, and the ground is overgrown with tangled roots or vines.
Technique & Style
De Carolis employed the chiaroscuro woodcut technique, using two blocks to print the image in red-brown and ocher tones, resulting in a sharp, high-contrast visual effect.
Artist & collection
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