Artwork
Nude Man Blowing a Conch
Nude Man Blowing a Conch is an ink print by the Baroque artist Giovanni Antonio Faldoni. It dates from 1735 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:Lower center in plate: Venerabili Potentissimo Principi Joseph Vincislao de Lichtenstein / Generali et Colonello & c. S.M.C.C. Lepidissimi Pictoris Francisci / Mazzuolae Parmensis Schedon hanc Humiliter donat, et dicat CDDCCXXXV.; lower left in plate: Ioan. Anton Faldoni Sculpsit.; lower right in plate: Antonius Maria Zanetti.
About this work
Overview
Nude Man Blowing a Conch is a print created by Giovanni Antonio Faldoni in 1735, combining etching and engraving techniques on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a bare-chested man on a rocky shore, blowing a large seashell, surrounded by animals and a small boat, conveying a sense of wild drama and movement.
Technique & Style
Faldoni employed fine lines to capture the musculature and dynamism of the figure, with swirling lines around the shell adding to the overall energy of the scene.
History & Provenance
The print bears a dedication at the bottom, suggesting it was created with a specific patron or occasion in mind, although the details are not specified.
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