Who painted Interno di un Carcere (Interior of a Prison)?

Interno di un Carcere (Interior of a Prison) was painted by Francesco Inghirami in 1814.

Where can I see Interno di un Carcere (Interior of a Prison)?

Interno di un Carcere (Interior of a Prison) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Interno di un Carcere (Interior of a Prison)?

Interno di un Carcere (Interior of a Prison) is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Interno di un Carcere (Interior of a Prison)?

Museum-quality prints of Interno di un Carcere (Interior of a Prison) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Interno di un Carcere (Interior of a Prison)

Francesco Inghirami , 1814

Interno di un Carcere (Interior of a Prison) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Francesco Inghirami. It dates from 1814 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in plate: Luigi Tasca pittore Teatrale inv: e dis:; lower right in plate: Cav: Franco: Inghirami incise; bottom center in plate: Interno di una Carcere

About this work

Overview

Interno di un Carcere (Interior of a Prison) is an etching and aquatint print created by Francesco Inghirami in 1814 on wove paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a dimly lit prison interior with a lone figure on a bench near a barred window, surrounded by heavy stone arches, a spiral staircase, and iron fixtures, evoking a sense of confinement and isolation.

Technique & Style

Inghirami employed etching and aquatint techniques to achieve a range of tonal values, using shading to convey the weight and unevenness of the prison space.