1764
gouache
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Two Girls Conversing: One Standing and Spinning is a 1764 gouache by Francesco Londonio, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching, titled "Two Girls Conversing: One Standing and Spinning," presents a scene of two young women engaged in conversation. One girl stands, holding a spindle and distaff, while the other sits on a rock, gazing up at her companion. The setting is a rustic outdoor environment, with a stone wall and a few sheep in the background. The artist's use of etching and white gouache on blue laid paper creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's attention to the intricate details of the scene. The contrast between the warm tones of the girls' clothing and the cool tones of the background adds to the overall visual interest of the piece. For more information on the artist behind this work, look up Londonio, Francesco.
Francesco Londonio (1723–1783) was an Italian painter, engraver, and scenographer, active mainly in his native Milan in a late-Baroque or Rococo style.
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