Artwork
Bassorilievo del Rovezzano
Bassorilievo del Rovezzano is a photographic photography by the Impressionist artist Giacomo Brogi. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Bassorilievo del Rovezzano is a photograph by Giacomo Brogi, taken around 1880, depicting a sculpted bas-relief from Rovezzano, Florence.
Subject & Meaning
The photograph shows two carved stone scenes featuring robed figures around a central woman holding a child, with stiff poses and serious expressions, accompanied by angels or winged figures.
Technique & Style
The black-and-white photograph exhibits sharp details but flat lighting, characteristic of its late 19th-century technique.
History & Provenance
The sculpture depicted is a real stone carving, and an example is held by the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
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