Artwork
The "Ovens," for Those Who Wouldn't Admit Their Crimes
The "Ovens," for Those Who Wouldn't Admit Their Crimes is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Giovanni De Pian. It dates from 1797 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The 'Ovens,' for Those Who Wouldn't Admit Their Crimes is a print created by Giovanni De Pian in 1797 using etching and aquatint techniques on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man in a state of distress, lying on a stone bench in front of an arched wall, conveying a sense of sadness and desperation through his pose and facial expression.
Technique & Style
De Pian's use of etching and aquatint creates a somber atmosphere, characteristic of the Romanticism movement, which often explored themes of suffering and emotional intensity.
History & Provenance
The print is currently held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Artist & collection
The "Ovens," for Those Who Wouldn't Admit Their Crimes
The "Giardin Scuro," for Executions by Strangling
The "Well," for Violators of State Law
An Old Man Leaning on a Sack
The Last Underground Prison: He Fell Dead into His Brother's Arms
Underground Prisons, Known as "the Wells"
The "Well," for Violators of State Law
The "Giardin Scuro," for Executions by Strangling
