Interno di un Carcere (Interior of a Prison)
1814
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Francesco Inghirami
Francesco Inghirami (1814–1814) was an artist.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Interno di un Carcere (Interior of a Prison) is a 1814 ink by Francesco Inghirami, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a dim, shadowy prison interior. Stone walls curve into arches, and a spiral staircase winds upward. A lone figure sits on a bench near a barred window, while a ladder leans against the wall. Heavy iron rings hang from the ceiling, and a small table holds a lantern. The space feels cramped and cold, with uneven light spilling in from a distant doorway. The artist used shading to make the space feel heavy and uneven. The title at the bottom, *Interno di una Carcere*, means "Interior of a Prison." Look up etching to see how artists like this make detailed prints.
Francesco Inghirami (1814–1814) was an artist.
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