Artwork
Young Girl under a Tree
Young Girl under a Tree is an ink print by Luigi Conconi. It dates from 1907 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Luigi Conconi’s print Young Girl under a Tree, executed around 1907, is an etching combined with monotype wiping on wove paper. The work is part of the collection of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and exemplifies the artist’s interest in spontaneous drawing within the print medium.
Subject & Meaning
The composition depicts a young girl seated beside a tree trunk, her body turned slightly away from the viewer. Thick, intertwined branches loom overhead while the ground is rendered with loose, sketch‑like strokes that suggest grass or earth, creating an informal, intimate atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Conconi employed a hybrid process: the etched lines define the main forms, while a monotype wiping technique adds soft, gestural tones. Contrasting dark and light strokes generate shadow and volume, and the textured wove paper records the tactile quality of the tools used, giving the image a hand‑drawn, immediate feel.
History & Provenance
Created in the early twentieth century, the print entered the National Gallery of Art’s holdings through acquisition, where it remains on view. Its dating to circa 1907 places it within Conconi’s mature period, when he explored experimental print methods alongside his painting practice.
Artist & collection
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