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Atrocities of a Brigand It is an engraving made by Bartholomew Pinelli in 1834, which represents a fascinating and dramatic subject.
This work is part of the series Picturesque groups modelled in terracotta by Bartolomeo Pinelli and etched by himself, published in Rome in the same year.

• Sheet size: cm. 32×22 approx.
• Engraving size: cm. 21×16 approx.
• Support: Heavy paper
• Condition: Excellent state of preservation
• Technique: Watercolor etching

Bartolomeo Pinelli (1781-1835) was an Italian engraver, painter and ceramist, known for his vast artistic production.
He illustrated the customs of the Italian peoples and the great masterpieces of literature, with a particular focus on Rome and its history.

Bartolomeo Pinelli, Buttaro It is an engraving made in 1820 that portrays a buttaro from the Roman countryside together with his family.
This work is taken from the Collection of various compositions and some motifs, Picturesque Costumes of Rome and its surroundings, published by Tommaso Cuccioni in Rome.

• Sheet size: cm. 19×25 approx.
• Engraving size: cm. 10×14 approx.
• Technique: Etching, colored with watercolor
• Condition: Excellent, with slight spots of color on the back
• Support: Paper

Buttaro, or Country Guardian it is an engraving made by Bartolomeo Pinelli in 1815.
This work is part of the New Collection of Fifty Picturesque Costumes, etched by Bartolomeo Pinelli and published in Rome in 1816.

• Sheet size: cm. 37×25 approx.
• Engraving size: cm. 28×19 approx.
• Technique: Etching, colored with watercolor
• Condition: Excellent state of preservation

Ciociara It is an engraving made by Bartholomew Pinelli in 1834, representing a woman in regional costume.
This work is a watercolor etching, signed on the plate and part of the volume Picturesque groups modelled in terracotta by Bartolomeo Pinelli and etched by himself, published in Rome in 1834.

• Sheet size: cm. 32×22 approx.
• Engraving size: cm. 21×16 approx.
• Support: Heavy paper
• Condition: Perfect state of preservation

Hermit and Tiburtina woman It is an engraving made by Bartholomew Pinelli in 1834.
This work, performed in watercolor etching, represents a fascinating subject and is part of the series Picturesque Groups Modeled in Terracotta, engraved by Pinelli himself.

• Sheet size: cm. 32×22 approx.
• Engraving size: cm. 21×16 approx.
• Support: Heavy paper
• Condition: Excellent state of preservation

Bartolomeo Pinelli, known for his prolific career, illustrated Italian costumes and literary masterpieces, paying homage to the history and culture of Rome.

Pastore e Contadina It is an engraving made by Bartholomew Pinelli nel 1834, che rappresenta un affascinante soggetto della Campagna di Roma.
This work is part of the series Picturesque groups modelled in terracotta by Bartolomeo Pinelli and etched by himself, published in Rome in the same year.

• Sheet size: cm. 30×22 approx.
• Engraving size: cm. 30×22 approx.
• Support: Heavy paper
• Condition: Excellent state of preservation

Bartholomew Pinelli (1781-1835) è stato un incisore, pittore e ceramista italiano, noto per la sua vasta produzione artistica.
He illustrated the customs of the Italian peoples and the great masterpieces of literature, with a particular focus on Rome and its history.

Rissa – Costumi di Roma

• Artist: Bartholomew Pinelli
• Anno: 1834
• Technique: Watercolor etching
• Serie: Picturesque groups modelled in terracotta by Bartolomeo Pinelli and etched by himself
• Place of publication: Roma, 1834

Dimensions:

• Foglio: 32 x 22 cm circa
• Incisione: 21 x 16 cm circa
• Support: Medium thickness paper

Description:
Questa affascinante incisione all’acquaforte acquarellata raffigura una scena di rissa tipica dei costumi romani dell’epoca, con una composizione dinamica e coinvolgente. Al centro dell’opera, un giovane stringe un sasso in mano, pronto a scagliarlo, mentre una donna cerca di trattenerlo, nel tentativo di impedirgli di scatenare la lite.

La scena è resa ancora più vibrante dalla colorazione manuale, con toni caldi e accesi tipici della tavolozza di Pinelli, che donano profondità ed espressività ai protagonisti.

Interesse collezionistico:
Un esempio magnifico del talento di Bartholomew Pinelli, noto per le sue rappresentazioni dettagliate e vivaci della vita popolare romana. Quest’opera, in perfetto stato di conservazione, è una testimonianza iconografica preziosa dei costumi del tempo, ideale per collezionisti di arte popolare italiana, amanti delle incisioni acquarellate e studiosi dell’opera di Pinelli.