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Figures on a Winding Road

mid-1600s

Salvator Rosa

(Italian, 1615–1673)
Culture
Italy, 17th century
Medium
Pen and brown ink and brush and gray and brown wash, traces of framing lines in brown ink
Support
Beige(1) laid paper
Measurements
Sheet: 18.4 x 12.5 cm (7 1/4 x 4 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Dudley P. Allen Fund 1975.17
Public Domain
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Location
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Description

The vitality of Rosa’s landscapes is indebted to his practice of constantly drawing the world around him, incorporating fresh observations of nature into his wild and awe-inspiring mature landscapes. Rosa’s drawings from the 1650s showcase his interest in capturing the mysterious and savage qualities of nature. Through sinewy paths or anthropomorphic cliffs, the environment overwhelms the small figures, evoking the power and magical qualities of nature.
A vertically oriented ink and wash drawing depicts a landscape with a winding path curving toward a ridge. In the middle ground, two silhouetted figures, one standing with a staff, overlook the terrain. A steep hillside rises on the left with wiry lines and gray dabs as leaves. The terrain fades to gray in the distance. The number 26 marks the top right, 'Salvator' the bottom left, and a circular stamp the bottom right.

Figures on a Winding Road

mid-1600s

Salvator Rosa

(Italian, 1615–1673)
Italy, 17th century

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