Artwork
Two Figures Fishing in a Landscape
Two Figures Fishing in a Landscape is a chalk drawing by the Baroque artist Francesco Allegrini. It dates from 1647 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Two Figures Fishing in a Landscape is a drawing created by Francesco Allegrini in 1647 using pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk on laid paper.
Technique & Style
The drawing showcases Allegrini's use of mixed media, combining pen and ink with wash and chalk to achieve a range of tonal values and textures, characteristic of the Baroque period's emphasis on expressive and dynamic artistic techniques.
History & Provenance
The drawing is now held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, indicating its significance and value within the art historical canon.
Context
Created during the Baroque period, Two Figures Fishing in a Landscape reflects the era's artistic innovations and stylistic trends, which often featured dramatic lighting and intense emotions.
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Artist & collection
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