This 1890 work focuses on a simple, seemingly humble scene, yet one charged with dignity and a profound observation of reality. The figures of the nun and the donkey, a pack animal typical of rural areas, are set in a landscape that, though not detailed, suggests a country or outlying setting. Fattori was a master at portraying not only people but also animals and nature with great authenticity, often using them to express feelings of toil, sacrifice and the routine of life.
The choice to depict nuns with a donkey can be interpreted as a tribute to simplicity and industriousness, recurring themes in Fattori's art. The artist did not idealise his subjects but portrayed them with a frankness that made them supremely true. This painting, like many of his works, offers a glimpse of ordinary life, elevating it through his artistic sensibility. Light, a fundamental element of Macchiaioli painting, plays a crucial role in defining the forms and creating the atmosphere of the scene.
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in) With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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