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In Liguria

Antonio Fontanesi

1857

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

In Liguria is a 1857 ink by Antonio Fontanesi, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Antonio Fontanesi
When & what style?: 1857 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a quiet, dimly lit room with rough stone walls and a curved archway. A person sits on a chair near the arch, holding what looks like a small child or doll. On the floor, a dog rests beside a basket of fruit and a few scattered objects. The light comes from a small window on the left, casting shadows on the textured walls. The artist used fine lines to build up the details, making the scene feel almost three-dimensional. This kind of printmaking is called *etching*, where the artist scratches into a metal plate to create the image. Try looking up etching to see how artists make these detailed prints.