Artwork
Anniversary of the Plague at Palermo
Anniversary of the Plague at Palermo is a drawing by Antonino Grano. It dates from 1906 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Anniversary of the Plague at Palermo is a 1906 drawing by Antonino Grano, created using pen and wash techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a chaotic scene commemorating the anniversary of a plague in Palermo, conveying turmoil and disorder through the arrangement of multiple figures in various poses.
Technique & Style
Grano employed a range of values and techniques, including cross-hatching and stippling, to create depth and dimensionality in the drawing, capturing the intensity of the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Antonino Grano (1660–1718) was an Italian painter and engraver, principally active in Sicily. Putatively, he was from Palermo.
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