Dolce far Niente
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This photo shows a stone statue of a shirtless man sitting on a block. His legs are bent, one foot resting on the block, and he leans back with one arm behind his head. The block has carved letters—"DOLCE FAR NIENTE"—and the artist’s name is signed on the side. The phrase *Dolce far niente* means "the sweetness of doing nothing," a relaxed pose that looks almost lazy. The rough texture of the stone makes the figure’s muscles and the block’s edges stand out. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more sculptures like this.
