Alberto Martini:
“Only the true great artists do not age, because they are able to innovate and invent new forms, new colors, genuine inventions.”
"From Neoclassicism to Futurism: Italian Prints and Drawings, 1800–1925"
exhibition features some 70 prints, drawings, and illustrated books by 52 artists and introduces art lovers to a period that is neglected by art history.
Exhibition's highlights for those, who is unable to visit NGA in Washington DC.
All images are clickable. Enjoy!
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Francesco Paolo Michetti "Southern Italian Woman Dressed for Church" c.1885-1888
Pastel, black and white chalks on faded blue-gray paper.
Florian Carr Fund and The Ahmanson Foundation |
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Mosè Bianchi "A Miracle" ( "Un Miracle" ) 1874
Etching with aquatint on chine collé.
Purchased as the Gift of Matthew and Ann Nimetz |
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Mariano Fortuny Y Carbo "A Moroccan Woman in Traditional Dress" 1866
Watercolor with touches of gum heightened with white gouache.
Purchased as the gift of Alexander and Judith Laughlin. |
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Anselmo Bucci "Place Blanche à Montmartre" 1915
Drypoint.
Purchased as the gift of Matthew and Ann Nimetz |
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Telemaco Signorini "House of Dante da Castiglione" ( "Casa di Dante da Castiglione" ) c.1883
Etching.
The Ahmanson Foundation. |
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Francesco Paolo Michetti "Satan Rides and Drives the World" 1882
Charcoal and white chalk on gray paper.
Purchased as the gift of Dian Woodner |
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Luigi Conconi "The Contemplative Life" "Vita contemplativa" c.1883
Etching.
Purchased as the gift of Matthew and Ann Nimetz |
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Luigi Conconi "Intoxication" 1888
Etching with monotype inking.
Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund. |
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Giovanni Boldini "Portrait of a Priest in a Church Interior" 1900s
Watercolor.
Promised gift of Dian Woodner |
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Alberto Martini "Kiss" ( "Bacio" ) 1915
Lithograph
Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund |
