What movement is Ada?

Ada is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Ada?

Museum-quality prints of Ada are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Ada

Luigi Conconi , 1880

Ada is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Luigi Conconi. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

This was made in 1880, and it’s part of a style that focused on everyday life and real details.

This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Her face is turned slightly away, with soft shading around her cheek and jaw. The hat’s feathers or ribbon add texture, and the background is loose, sketchy lines.

The artist used a technique that makes the lines look scratchy and layered. This was made in 1880, and it’s part of a style that focused on everyday life and real details.

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Overview

Ada is an etching by Luigi Conconi, created in 1880. The print is a black-and-white portrait of a woman.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat, her face turned slightly away from the viewer. Soft shading around her cheek and jaw adds depth to the portrait.

Technique & Style

Conconi's etching technique produces scratchy, layered lines, contributing to the overall texture of the image. The style is characterized by a focus on everyday life and realistic detail, evident in the loose, sketchy background and the rendering of the hat's adornments.

History & Provenance

The print is held in the National Gallery of Art, Washington.