Artwork
Kids by a Pond
Kids by a Pond is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Filippo Palizzi. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower left in plate: Fil Palizzi / 70; signed by artist [?], lower left, in graphite: Filippo Palizzi
About this work
Overview
Kids by a Pond is an etching on chine collé created by Filippo Palizzi in 1870. It is a representative work by the Italian artist, known for his rural genre scenes and depictions of animals.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a group of goats gathered near a pond, showcasing the artist's focus on rural simplicity and animal subjects. The scene is set in a natural environment, with the goats as the main focus, some standing and others lying down.
Technique & Style
The artist has utilized a range of tones to create depth and texture in the image. The etching technique has allowed for a high level of detail and nuance, particularly in capturing the different textures of the goats' fur and the surrounding foliage.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Filippo Palizzi (16 June 1818 – 11 September 1899) was an Italian painter, known for his rural genre scenes with animals, mostly goats. His brothers, Francesco Paolo, Giuseppe and Nicola, also became painters.
