Reading in a Garden (Lettura in giardino) 1904 - 1905

"Reading in a Garden" (Lettura in giardino), a 1904-1905 etching by Pompeo Mariani, depicts a woman in a garden, seated amongst lush greenery. The image is characterized by a soft, ethereal quality, with the woman's form and the surrounding foliage rendered in hazy, muted tones. The focus on the woman's pose and her contemplative reading, combined with the idyllic setting, evokes a sense of tranquility and solitude. Mariani's work is known for its delicate details and evocative depiction of natural beauty, characteristic of the Impressionist movement.