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The "Ovens," for Those Who Wouldn't Admit Their Crimes
The "Ovens," for Those Who Wouldn't Admit Their Crimes is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Giovanni De Pian. It dates from 1797 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:In plate, below image, at left: Galibertilid; in plate, below image, at right: Gio de Pian s.; in plate, below image, at center: Prigioni dette forni dove si facevano rinchiudere quelli che non uolevano palesare li loro de litti / No. 4 pi.3 Vi; by later hand, lower right in graphite: 582; by later hand, upper left verso in pen and black ink: 4 [in circle]; by later hand, upper right verso in graphite: Pian (De) Gio; C34
About this work
Overview
The 'Ovens,' for Those Who Wouldn't Admit Their Crimes is a print created by Giovanni De Pian in 1797 using etching and aquatint techniques on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man in a state of distress, lying on a stone bench in front of an arched wall, conveying a sense of sadness and desperation through his pose and facial expression.
Technique & Style
De Pian's use of etching and aquatint creates a somber atmosphere, characteristic of the Romanticism movement, which often explored themes of suffering and emotional intensity.
History & Provenance
The print is currently held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
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Artist & collection
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