Mario Nuzzi
1789
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1789
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Mario Nuzzi is a 1789 ink by Carlo Lasinio, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a portrait of a man with short, dark hair and a serious expression. He’s wearing a dark green coat over a white shirt with a high collar, and his hands rest on what looks like a piece of paper or a book. The background is plain and dark, keeping all the focus on his face. The name "Mario Nuzzi" is written at the bottom, suggesting this is who the painting shows. The edges of the print look slightly worn, which hints it might be an older work. If you’re curious about how this kind of print was made, look up *chiaroscuro*.
