Artwork
Gaspar Gribolari Brocanteur à Padoüe (Gaspar Gribolari, Secondhand Dealer in Padua)
Gaspar Gribolari Brocanteur à Padoüe (Gaspar Gribolari, Secondhand Dealer in Padua) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Giovanni David. It dates from 1775 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Gaspar Gribolari Brocanteur à Padoüe is an etching on laid paper created by Giovanni David in 1775.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man, identified as Gaspar Gribolari, a secondhand dealer from Padua, standing outdoors with a small object in his hands. The inscription suggests Gribolari may have been known for his vocal abilities.
Technique & Style
The etching features rough, sketchy lines, conveying a sense of spontaneity. The background, including a stone column, house, trees, and clouds, is faintly rendered, while the subject's face is serious and more defined.
Artist & collection
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H Beard Print Collection
Gaspar Gribolari brocanteur à Padoue (Gaspar Gribolari, Secondhand Dealer in Padua)