Artwork
Mario Nuzzi
Mario Nuzzi is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Carlo Lasinio. It dates from 1789 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print is a portrait of a man, identified as Mario Nuzzi, created by Carlo Lasinio in 1789 using the mezzotint technique.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man with short, dark hair and a serious expression, dressed in 18th-century attire, with his hands resting on a document or book, set against a dark, plain background.
Technique & Style
The work is a color mezzotint, a printmaking technique that allows for rich tonal variations, achieved here through the use of chiaroscuro, emphasizing the subject's facial features.
History & Provenance
The print bears the name 'Mario Nuzzi' at the bottom, confirming the subject's identity, and shows signs of wear around the edges, suggesting it is an older work.
Artist & collection
