Bartolomeo Pinelli – Group Playing Cards by a Classical Wall in Rome – Etching (19th Century)
"Comitiva di oziosi giocando alla Zappinetta in Roma" portrays an informal gathering of seated and reclining youths playing a card game along the base of a massive ashlar wall. The artwork captures everyday Roman street leisure, focused facial expressions, and relaxed poses observed in the open air. Bartolomeo Pinelli was a prolific nineteenth-century Italian illustrator, engraver, and painter celebrated for his spirited graphic depictions of Roman popular culture, folk costumes, and regional customs. Artist or Maker: Bartolomeo Pinelli. Dimensions: Approximately 38 cm x 26 cm. Medium: Etching. Date: 19th Century.SKU:PINELLI_AUC
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This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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"Comitiva di oziosi giocando alla Zappinetta in Roma" portrays an informal gathering of seated and reclining youths playing a card game along the base of a massive ashlar wall. The artwork captures everyday Roman street leisure, focused facial expressions, and relaxed poses observed in the open air. Bartolomeo Pinelli was a prolific nineteenth-century Italian illustrator, engraver, and painter celebrated for his spirited graphic depictions of Roman popular culture, folk costumes, and regional customs. Artist or Maker: Bartolomeo Pinelli. Dimensions: Approximately 38 cm x 26 cm. Medium: Etching. Date: 19th Century.SKU:PINELLI_AUC
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.