Casa di Dante da Castiglione 1886

"Casa di Dante da Castiglione" is an etching created by the Italian artist Telemaco Signorini in 1886. The artwork, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, depicts a narrow street in Italy. The detailed etching captures the stark shadows cast by the buildings, highlighting the texture of the stone and creating a sense of depth. Signorini's masterful use of light and shadow exemplifies his interest in the effects of light and the realistic portrayal of urban life.