Artwork
Bimbo che dorme (Sleeping Boy)
Bimbo che dorme (Sleeping Boy) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Giuseppe Grandi. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Bimbo che dorme (Sleeping Boy) is an 1874 etching with monotype wiping on wove paper by Giuseppe Grandi, currently part of the National Gallery of Art's collection in Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a boy in a curled, sleeping pose, with his head resting on his hand, conveying a sense of tranquility and vulnerability.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, rapid lines and soft shading, the work blends the boy's features into the background. Grandi employed a monotype wiping technique, where ink is removed after printing, creating a dreamy, partially defined appearance.
History & Provenance
Created in 1874, the etching is now held in the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
Artist & collection
