Who painted Via de' Cavalieri?

Via de' Cavalieri was painted by Telemaco Signorini in 1886.

Where can I see Via de' Cavalieri?

Via de' Cavalieri is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Via de' Cavalieri?

Via de' Cavalieri is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Via de' Cavalieri?

Museum-quality prints of Via de' Cavalieri are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Via de' Cavalieri

Telemaco Signorini , 1886

Via de' Cavalieri is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Telemaco Signorini. It dates from 1886 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Via de' Cavalieri is an 1886 etching in sepia by Telemaco Signorini, depicting a serene, narrow street scene with old buildings and a few pedestrians.

Subject & Meaning

The print captures an everyday moment in a quiet, old-world setting, imbuing an ordinary scene with a sense of lived experience through expressive use of light and shadow.

Technique & Style

Signorini employed etching to achieve textured renderings of stone buildings and soft, nuanced shadows, while the sepia tone lends a warm, antiquated quality to the work.

History & Provenance

Created in 1886, specific provenance details for this etching are not provided in the available information.

Context

Via de' Cavalieri reflects Signorini's interest in capturing the everyday life and architecture of his time, likely influenced by his observations of Italian urban landscapes.

Legacy

As a work by Telemaco Signorini, it contributes to the broader legacy of late 19th-century etching practices and the artistic documentation of European urban life during that period.