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Donna ignuda addormentata nel parco [Naked Woman Asleep in the Park]

Carlo Paolo Agazzi , 1894

Donna ignuda addormentata nel parco [Naked Woman Asleep in the Park], by Carlo Paolo Agazzi, ink, 1894
Donna ignuda addormentata nel parco [Naked Woman Asleep in the Park], by Carlo Paolo Agazzi, ink, 1894

Donna ignuda addormentata nel parco [Naked Woman Asleep in the Park] is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Carlo Paolo Agazzi. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Donna ignuda addormentata nel parco [Naked Woman Asleep in the Park] is an etching with aquatint on wove paper by Carlo Paolo Agazzi, created around 1894.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene forest scene with a reclining nude woman, her relaxed form the focal point, surrounded by tall trees and a carpet of dry leaves and small plants.

Technique & Style

Agazzi employed shading and aquatint to achieve a soft, dreamy atmosphere, guiding the viewer's eye through the trees and path to the central figure.

Artist & collection

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