Costumi di Tivoli c. 19th century

Curator: This etching, "Costumi di Tivoli," was created by Bartolomeo Pinelli. It's a scene showcasing local attire near Tivoli, Italy. Editor: It feels like a snapshot, doesn't it? The kind of moment you glimpse and want to etch in your memory – a woman on horseback, child in arms, a man beside them gesturing onward. Curator: Pinelli captured these costumes frequently. Notice the man's hat and the woman's head covering. They speak to the region's unique identity. The gesture, though, it's fascinating. Is he offering direction, or perhaps a warning? Editor: Perhaps both? In my view, the woman is holding the baby rather tightly, and the man on the right seems like he’s warning them about something happening off in the distance, or maybe telling them about their destination. Curator: Exactly, it's all wonderfully ambiguous. These visual elements together evoke a sense of timelessness, a preservation of cultural moments. Editor: It all feels very romantic. I find myself wondering about their lives. Curator: Yes, Pinelli’s work really makes you think about the stories of the past.