Bartolomeo Pinelli
1781–1835 · Italian · 15 artworks
RomanticismDetailed line workDepiction of Roman customsRomantic genre scenesUse of watercolor washesEmphasis on local costumes
artist bio
Bartolomeo Pinelli was an Italian illustrator and printmaker known for his depictions of Roman life, customs, and costumes. He captured the spirit of Romanticism through his detailed engravings and watercolors, offering a glimpse into the everyday lives of the people of Rome and the surrounding regions.
what you'll learn
Studying Pinelli's work allows students to understand the Romantic interest in everyday life and local customs. Students can learn about social documentation through art, and the use of line and detail to convey narrative and character.
related: Giovanni Battista Piranesi
15 artworks
Two Pipers from the Abruzzi in Rome
1808
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A Destitute Woman in Rome
1808
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Woman with a Baby Praying Before the Cross Marking the Place Where Her Husband was Killed
1808
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Ciociare of the Roman State
1818
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Three ciociare costumes, from the Papal States, taking water
1808
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Two Girls from Frascati Visit a Hermit
1807
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Three South-italian Women
1808
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Ave Maria at Tivoli
1808
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The Dancing Bear
1808
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The Serenade
1808
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Laundry in the Mountains near Rome
1808
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Salutation of a Hermit
1808
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Quarrel of females in Rome
1809
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A Group of Three Peasants in a Village
1808
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Litigation of Trasteverini people
1809
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