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What Is It? (Che c'è?)

Celestino Turletti

1887

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

What Is It? (Che c'è?) is a 1887 ink by Celestino Turletti, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Celestino Turletti
When & what style?: 1887 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a young girl standing on a rocky hill, surrounded by several sheep. The girl is dressed in a dark dress and headscarf, while the sheep are white with black faces. The background of the painting is a light-colored sky with birds flying overhead. The artist's use of etching on chine collé creates a sense of texture and depth in the image. The rocky hill and the sheep's wool are rendered in intricate detail, giving the painting a sense of realism. The National Gallery of Art, Washington, is home to this beautiful piece of art.