Who painted Indian Summer [L'estate di San Martino]?

Indian Summer [L'estate di San Martino] was painted by Eleuterio Pagliano in 1883.

Where can I see Indian Summer [L'estate di San Martino]?

Indian Summer [L'estate di San Martino] is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Indian Summer [L'estate di San Martino]?

Indian Summer [L'estate di San Martino] is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Indian Summer [L'estate di San Martino]

Eleuterio Pagliano , 1883

Indian Summer [L'estate di San Martino] is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Eleuterio Pagliano. It dates from 1883 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Eleuterio Pagliano’s print titled *Indian Summer* (also known as *L’estate di San Martino*) is an etching on chine collé dating from around 1883. Executed in black and white, the work presents an intimate interior scene rendered with delicate line work, characteristic of late‑19th‑century printmaking.

Subject & Meaning

The composition depicts a man and a woman seated on a couch, both swathed in heavy blankets. The woman, wearing a hat and a long coat, cradles a small dog, while the man leans toward her, his hand resting on the upholstery. A half‑empty chair and a leaning painting complete the domestic setting, suggesting a quiet, perhaps contemplative moment.

Technique & Style

Pagliano employed the etching process, incising fine lines into a metal plate that were then inked and transferred onto a paper support bonded to a thin layer of paper (chine collé). The meticulous line work conveys texture—the folds of the blankets, the fur of the dog, and the subtle shading of the surrounding objects—demonstrating the precision typical of the medium.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1883, the print reflects Pagliano’s later period, when he explored genre scenes through printmaking. While specific ownership records are limited, the work has been documented in catalogues of 19th‑century Italian prints and appears in collections focusing on etchings from the era.