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A Boy Holding a Lemon, (black and white chalk on light blue paper)
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A Boy Holding a Lemon, (black and white chalk on light blue paper)
659222 A Boy Holding a Lemon, (black and white chalk on light blue paper) by Piazzetta, Giovanni Battista (1683-1754); 39x30.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Boy Holding a Lemon. Giovanni Battista Piazzetta (1682-1754). Black and white chalk on light blue paper. 39 x 30.8cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23294966
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082012upload Black Chalk Bust Length Chalk Citrus Fruit Direct Gaze Discovering Giovanni Battista Piazzetta Holding Up Lemon Looking At Camera Old Master Drawings One Boy Only Outer Garment Quarter Length Rococo Rococo Art Rococo Era Using Hands Veneto Region Venezia White Chalk Ethnic Origin Giambattista Piazzetta Headwear Portrait Style Portraiture
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This black and white chalk drawing on light blue paper, titled "A Boy Holding a Lemon" by Giovanni Battista Piazzetta, transports us to the enchanting city of Venice. The young boy in the portrait holds up a lemon with curiosity and wonder, his direct gaze capturing our attention. Dressed in a fine jacket and hat, he exudes an air of sophistication beyond his years. Piazzetta's masterful technique brings depth and texture to the artwork, as every stroke of chalk highlights the intricate details of the boy's clothing and features. The use of light blue paper adds a subtle touch of elegance to this Rococo era piece. The composition focuses solely on the boy, emphasizing his connection with nature through the citrus fruit he holds. It is as if he has stumbled upon this lemon for the first time, discovering its vibrant color and invigorating scent. This portrait not only showcases Piazzetta's artistic prowess but also serves as a testament to Venetian culture during that period. With its rich history in trade and exploration, Venice was undoubtedly familiar with exotic fruits like lemons from distant lands. As we admire this exquisite print captured by Bridgeman Images' lens, we are reminded of how art can transcend time and space – allowing us to appreciate moments frozen forever within its frames.
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