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Still Life with Birds and Fruit, c. 1650 (w / c with graphite, heightened with lead white)
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Still Life with Birds and Fruit, c. 1650 (w / c with graphite, heightened with lead white)
XOS5873975 Still Life with Birds and Fruit, c. 1650 (w/c with graphite, heightened with lead white) by Ligozzi, Jacopo (1547-1626); 25.7x41.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Garzoni was one of the few women artists to achieve prominence in Italy during the 1600s. She garnered fame with her naturalistic portrayals of still lifes on vellum, which combined scientific accuracy with sensitive artistry. Here, three small goldfinches on fruit branches and a larger bee-eater are dispersed across an earth-toned ground. The goldfinches sit on branches from which hang two plums (left), a peach (center), and a pear (right). A yellow quince and purple fig appear in the left foreground. GarzoniAs refined interpretations of the natural world suited the taste of aristocratic patrons like the Medici family of Florence, who acquired her drawings to decorate their villas.); Italian, out of copyright
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This print showcases "Still Life with Birds and Fruit" by Jacopo Ligozzi, a renowned Italian artist from the 17th century. The artwork, which combines watercolor with graphite and lead white highlights, measures 25.7x41.6 cm and is housed in the prestigious Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA. Ligozzi's masterpiece features three delicate goldfinches perched on fruit-laden branches alongside a larger bee-eater bird. Against an earth-toned background, these avian beauties create a harmonious composition that exudes both scientific accuracy and artistic finesse. The still life arrangement includes two plums hanging to the left, a peach at the center, and a pear to the right of the birds. In addition to these fruits, a vibrant yellow quince and rich purple fig grace the foreground on the left side. This exquisite work exemplifies Giovanna Garzoni's refined interpretations of nature that captivated aristocratic patrons such as Florence's Medici family during her time. Her naturalistic portrayals on vellum combined meticulous detail with sensitive artistry—qualities highly sought after by discerning collectors who adorned their villas with her drawings. As we admire this print today courtesy of Bridgeman Images' collection, let us appreciate Garzoni's remarkable talent for bringing together scientific precision and aesthetic beauty in one stunning piece of art.
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