Who painted A Pistoia [In Pistoia]?

A Pistoia [In Pistoia] was painted by Telemaco Signorini in 1872.

Where can I see A Pistoia [In Pistoia]?

A Pistoia [In Pistoia] is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is A Pistoia [In Pistoia]?

A Pistoia [In Pistoia] is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

A Pistoia [In Pistoia]

Telemaco Signorini , 1872

A Pistoia [In Pistoia] is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Telemaco Signorini. It dates from 1872 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

A Pistoña, executed in 1872, is an etching on chine collé by the Italian painter‑printmaker Telemaco Signorini. The work presents a nocturnal urban scene, rendered in delicate line work that captures the subdued illumination of a quiet street.

Subject & Meaning

The composition depicts a narrow thoroughfare framed by a tall stone arch, beneath a bridge that spans the street. Buildings line either side, their windows dark and doors closed, while a few figures move slowly across the wet pavement. Lanterns affixed to the walls emit faint glows, suggesting a moment of stillness punctuated by the subtle activity of night‑time passage.

Technique & Style

Signorini employed the etching process on a metal plate, then transferred the image onto a thin paper support (chine collé). Fine, closely spaced lines render the reflections of light on water and stone, creating a sense of atmospheric depth. The interplay of line and tone conveys the gentle diffusion of lantern light across the scene, emphasizing texture and the fleeting quality of movement.

History & Provenance

Created during Signorini’s mature period, the print reflects his interest in urban subjects and atmospheric effects. It remains catalogued among his graphic works from the early 1870s, though specific details of its exhibition history or ownership are not extensively documented.