Artwork
Two Horse Heads
Two Horse Heads is an ink print by the Baroque artist Stefano Della Bella. It dates from 1649 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Two Horse Heads is an etching created by Florentine artist Stefano della Bella around 1649. This print showcases the artist's proficiency in capturing animal subjects through the etching medium.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts two horse heads side by side, facing forward, adorned with bridles and flowing manes. Their calm and serene facial expressions are the central focus of the piece.
Technique & Style
Della Bella utilized etching to achieve depth and texture in the image, demonstrating his skill in dynamic composition and rendering animal forms.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1649, this work is part of della Bella's extensive oeuvre of over a thousand etchings, complementing his thousands of drawings and a single known painting.
Artist & collection
Artist
Stefano della Bella (18 May 1610 – 12 July 1664) was an Italian draughtsman and printmaker known for etchings of a great variety of subjects, including military and court scenes, landscapes, and lively genre scenes.
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