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It was pulled today (On la tire aujourd'hui)

It was pulled today (On la tire aujourd'hui), by Salvatore Tresca, ink, 1782
It was pulled today (On la tire aujourd'hui), by Salvatore Tresca, ink, 1782

It was pulled today (On la tire aujourd'hui) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Salvatore Tresca. It dates from 1782 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

It was pulled today (On la tire aujourd'hui) is a print created by Salvatore Tresca in 1782 using color stipple and etching techniques.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts three figures in a dimly lit interior: a man holding a folded paper, a standing woman in blue with a flower in her hair, and a seated woman adjusting her hat. The title suggests a lighthearted scene, possibly involving love notes or gossip, evoking a sense of narrative rather than formal portraiture.

Technique & Style

The work combines color stipple and etching, resulting in soft colors that contribute to the intimate atmosphere of the scene.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.