Who painted Little Donkeys at Rest (Sosta di somarelli)?

Little Donkeys at Rest (Sosta di somarelli) was painted by Giovanni Fattori in 1886.

Where can I see Little Donkeys at Rest (Sosta di somarelli)?

Little Donkeys at Rest (Sosta di somarelli) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Little Donkeys at Rest (Sosta di somarelli)?

Little Donkeys at Rest (Sosta di somarelli) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Little Donkeys at Rest (Sosta di somarelli)

Giovanni Fattori , 1886

Little Donkeys at Rest (Sosta di somarelli) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Giovanni Fattori. It dates from 1886 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Little Donkeys at Rest is an etching by Giovanni Fattori, created in 1886. The print is an artist's proof, printed with tone on cream laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts two donkeys resting in a field, one standing and one sitting, with a distant hill and trees in the background. The dry, patchy grass and the donkeys' detailed fur suggest a natural, rustic scene.

Technique & Style

Fattori's use of etching creates dark, textured lines, giving the image a rough, immediate quality. The quick, sketchy lines used to detail the donkeys' fur add to this effect, evoking a sense of spontaneity.