Fissore’s Plow from Tortona, Plow from Parma 1861

Pietro Semplicini’s "Fissore’s Plow from Tortona, Plow from Parma" (1861) is a black and white photograph depicting two wooden plows, one from Tortona and one from Parma, situated in front of a building. The photograph was taken in an outdoor setting, with the plows positioned on a paved area. The image focuses on the craftsmanship of the plows and the use of a photographic technique to capture the details. The work is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection in New York City.