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The "Ovens," for Those Who Wouldn't Admit Their Crimes

Giovanni De Pian

1797

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century

Dominant colour

The "Ovens," for Those Who Wouldn't Admit Their Crimes is a 1797 ink by Giovanni De Pian, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Giovanni De Pian
When & what style?: 1797 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a man lying on his side on a stone bench, his head resting on his arm. He is dressed in a long-sleeved shirt and pants, with his legs bent at the knees. The bench is situated in front of a stone wall, which features a large archway behind the man. To the right of the archway, a small bucket is visible. The man's facial expression appears to be one of despair or exhaustion, as he gazes upward with a look of hopelessness. The overall atmosphere of the painting is somber and melancholic, evoking a sense of sadness and desperation. This painting is reminiscent of the works of artists associated with the Romanticism movement.