Artwork

Genova dal Giardino Durazzo al Zerbino (Genoa from the Giardino Durazzo al Zerbino)

Genova dal Giardino Durazzo al Zerbino (Genoa from the Giardino Durazzo al Zerbino) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Leopoldina Zanetti Borzino. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:recto: in stone, above image: ALBUM PITTORESCO DI GENOVA; in stone, below image, at left: LEOPOLDINA ZANETTI-BORZINO; in stone, below image, at center: Genova dal Giardino Durazzo al Zerbino; in stone, below image, at right: Lit Borzino A. Chiappori imp; verso: none
Markings: Marked:none

About this work

Overview

Genova dal Giardino Durazzo al Zerbino is a lithograph created by Leopoldina Zanetti Borzino around 1857. The print is executed on chine colle on wove paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene view of Genoa, Italy, from the Giardino Durazzo al Zerbino. A pond with a small bridge is set amidst trees and bushes, with the city's buildings and domes visible in the distance. The title provides a specific vantage point for the scene.

Technique & Style

The lithograph is rendered in black and white, with a smooth, sketchy style that imbues the scene with a sense of realism and a touch of the dreamy. The artist's use of lithography allows for a nuanced capture of the city's landscape.