Italian Peasants Resting 1832

"Italian Peasants Resting" (1832), a terracotta sculpture by Bartolomeo Pinelli, depicts a family of Italian peasants taking a break from their labor. The man rests with his head on his hand, while the woman slumbers peacefully on his lap. A young child sits at their feet, and a dog sits beside the group. Pinelli was a prolific Italian painter and sculptor, known for his detailed depictions of Roman life. The sculpture, currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, captures the simple beauty of a working-class family. The terracotta medium, with its warm, earthy tones, adds to the sense of realism and intimacy.