Artwork

Seated Acolyte

Seated Acolyte, by Mosè Bianchi, ink, 1872
Seated Acolyte, by Mosè Bianchi, ink, 1872

Seated Acolyte is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Mosè Bianchi. It dates from 1872 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Seated Acolyte is a print created by Mosè Bianchi around 1872 using etching, roulette, and aquatint techniques.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a young person seated on a stool, holding a folded cloth, with their dark attire contrasting against the lighter fabric. The dark, indistinct background emphasizes the figure.

Technique & Style

The artist employed rough, textured lines to achieve a grainy effect, creating shadows and details that draw attention to the person's face and hands.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Mosè Bianchi

Artist

Mosè Bianchi

Mosè Bianchi (1840–1904) was an artist, born in Monza.

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