Portasi in Valle il Cavalier... (Arrival of the Master)
1763
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Marco Alvise Pitteri
Marco Alvise Pitteri (1702–1786) was an artist.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Portasi in Valle il Cavalier... (Arrival of the Master) is a 1763 ink by Marco Alvise Pitteri, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a group of people outdoors, walking together. A man in the center wears a fancy coat, white stockings, and a tricorn hat. To his left, another person holds a monkey on a leash. Others in the scene carry bags or tools, and one person holds a long pole. The background is dark and blurry, focusing attention on the figures. Notice the monkey—it’s a small but unusual detail in a scene that looks otherwise serious. The lines in the print create shadows and textures that make the clothing and faces stand out. Want to know more? Check out engraving to see how artists like Pitteri made detailed prints.
Marco Alvise Pitteri (1702–1786) was an artist.
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