Mandolin Player in Popular Costume of Abruzzi c. 1877 - 1880

"Mandolin Player in Popular Costume of Abruzzi" (c. 1877-1880) is a pen and ink drawing by Italian artist Francesco Paolo Michetti. The artwork captures a figure playing a mandolin in a traditional Abruzzi costume, showcasing the region's cultural attire. Michetti, known for his depictions of rural life and landscapes, utilizes a dynamic and expressive style to represent the subject's pose and instrument, emphasizing their local identity through intricate details of their attire. This drawing exemplifies Michetti's exploration of Italian folk traditions, reflecting a period of renewed interest in regional culture and artistic expression.