Artwork

Ovindoli negli Abruzzi

Ovindoli negli Abruzzi, by Georg Heinrich Busse, ink, 1843
Ovindoli negli Abruzzi, by Georg Heinrich Busse, ink, 1843

Ovindoli negli Abruzzi is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Georg Heinrich Busse. It dates from 1843 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Ovindoli negli Abruzzi is an etching on chine collé created by Georg Heinrich Busse in 1843.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a mountain town, Ovindoli, situated on a rocky ridge in the Abruzzi region of Italy. The scene features a winding road, tiny figures, and a prominent tower, suggesting a real location.

Technique & Style

Busse employed fine lines to capture texture, detailing rocks and foliage. The etching technique, involving acid and metal plates, allowed for the creation of a detailed print with intricate markings.

Artist & collection

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