Figures on a Winding Road

Figures on a Winding Road

mid-1600s

Salvator Rosa

(Italian, 1615-1673)

Italy, 17th century

Pen and brown ink and brush and gray and brown wash, traces of framing lines in brown ink

Support: Beige(1) laid paper

Sheet: 18.4 x 12.5 cm (7 1/4 x 4 15/16 in.)

Dudley P. Allen Fund 1975.17

Location

not on view

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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.

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Collection: 
DR - Italian
Department: 
Drawings
Type of artwork: 
Drawing
Medium: 
Pen and brown ink and brush and gray and brown wash, traces of framing lines in brown ink
Credit line: 
Dudley P. Allen Fund

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