Student Artwork Guide — L'abbeveraggio

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Alberto Pasini, L'abbeveraggio. Public domain.

The facts

Artist: Alberto Pasini originaluniqueart.com/en/artists/alberto-pasini/
Artist’s dates: 1826 – 1899
Movement: Orientalism European pictures of North Africa and West Asia — often imagined rather than observed, and worth questioning.

Copyright This work is in the public domain. Alberto Pasini died in 1899; copyright lasts 70 years after the artist’s death, so it ended in 1969.

L'abbeveraggio — Alberto Pasini

When might this have been painted?

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Shaded: the lifetime of Alberto Pasini (1826–1899)

This record has no exact year on file — using the artist's lifetime and the work's style, what decade would you guess?

Compare with

Circassian Cavalry Awaiting Their Commanding Officer At The Door Of A Byzantine Monument; Memory Of The Orient, 1880 originaluniqueart.com/en/art/alberto-pasini-circassian-cavalry-awaiting-their-commanding-offic-8DNUYR-en/
Halte A La Mosquee originaluniqueart.com/en/art/alberto-pasini-halte-a-la-mosquee-8DNUYY-en/
Damascus originaluniqueart.com/en/art/alberto-pasini-damascus-8DNUYT-en/

Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.

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Colours

Measured from the image

Main colour

Espresso #4e4230

Catalogued palette

#4E4230
#6FA4C2
#DED4C6
#A69179

Palette: Neutrals The dominant colour family in the image.
Main colour name: Espresso
Intensity: Balanced How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
Contrast: Statement How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
Harmony: Discordant Palette How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
Brightness: Bright How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
Saturation: Subtle Color How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

Where in the world is this painting looked at?

under 1%
1–3%
3–8%
8–20%
20% and over

This painting alone has too few recorded visitors to map, so the plate reads every work by Alberto Pasini over the last twelve months — 7 countries in all.

The ten leading countries

1 China 47.6%
2 Türkiye 23.8%
3 Hong Kong 9.5%
4 Italy 4.8%
5 Portugal 4.8%
6 Singapore 4.8%
7 United States of America 4.8%

Find the three darkest countries on the map. Is the museum that keeps this painting in any of them? Write down one reason people far away might look at it.

The 17 most looked-at works by Alberto Pasini

1 Halte A La Mosquee 9.1%
2 Mercato A Constantinopoli 9.1%
3 Horse Market, Syria 9.1%
4 L'abbeveraggio this painting 9.1%
5 Paardenweide in Algerië, Alberto Pasini, 1880, 1880 9.1%
6 Visiting the Pottery Vendor 4.5%
7 An Eastern Market 4.5%
8 On The Grand Canal, Venice 4.5%
9 Visiting The Mosque 4.5%
10 A Market Scene 4.5%
11 The Prisoners 4.5%
12 Caravan In The Desert 4.5%
13 Carovana In Marcia Presso Rovine 4.5%
14 Arab Horsemen Crossing A River 4.5%
15 A Mosque 4.5%
16 A Syrian Market 4.5%
17 A Rest By The Beach 4.5%

Together these works take 99.5% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 81 works by this artist, of which 17 were looked at at least once. This painting ranks 4 of them, with 9.1% of that attention.

Bars measure attention, not quality. Pick the work at the top and this one: name one thing that might make a painting famous beyond how well it is painted.

Artist

Alberto Pasini

Born in Busseto, Italy

Early Life and Training (1826-1853)

Family Background: Born in Busseto, Pasini's early life was impacted by the death of his father when he was young. He subsequently moved to Parma with his mother.

Artistic Beginnings: At 17, he enrolled at the Academy of Fine Art in Parma, focusing on landscape painting and drawing.

Influence of Antonio Pasini: His uncle, Antonio Pasini, a painter and manuscript illuminator working for local nobility, significantly influenced his early artistic development.

Early Exhibitions & Lithographs: In 1852, Pasini exhibited a series of thirty designs transformed into lithographs depicting castles around Piacenza, Lunigiana, and Parma. This work garnered attention from artist Paolo Toschi.

Parisian Studies: Encouraged by Toschi, Pasini traveled to Paris where he studied under Charles and Eugène Ciceri, associated with the Barbizon School. His lithograph "The Evening" earned him admittance to the Paris Salon in 1853 and further study with Théodore Chassériau.

Orientalist Travels and Artistic Development (1855-1870)

Journey to Persia: The Crimean War provided an opportunity for Pasini to accompany Nicolas Prosper Bourée, the French plenipotentiary minister, to Persia in 1855. This journey proved pivotal, inspiring numerous paintings of Orientalist subjects.

Expanding Horizons: Following his Persian expedition, Pasini continued to travel extensively throughout the Middle East, including Egypt, Arabia, Istanbul, and various regions of Persia. These travels provided a wealth of visual material for his art.

Artistic Style: His paintings during this period showcased meticulous attention to architectural details and a vibrant use of color and light, characteristic of Orientalist painting. Notable works include "Circassian Cavalry Awaiting Their Commanding Officer at the Door of a Byzantine Monument" and "Memory of the Orient."

Later Career and Recognition (1870-1899)

Return to Italy: After the Franco-Prussian War in 1870, Pasini returned to Italy and settled permanently in Cavoretto.

Continued Exhibitions: He continued to exhibit his work at Salons and other exhibitions throughout Europe.

Museum Acquisitions: His paintings were increasingly recognized for their artistic merit, leading to acquisitions by prominent museums including the Museum of Parma, the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and others.

Later Works & Piedmontese Landscapes: In his later years, Pasini also focused on painting landscapes of Piedmont, particularly scenes around Cavoretto and Issogne.

Key Characteristics & Significance

Architectural Detail: A defining feature of Pasini’s art was his meticulous rendering of architectural details within his oriental scenes.

Color and Light: His skillful use of color and light created a vibrant and evocative atmosphere in his paintings.

Orientalist Movement: Pasini's work exemplifies the Orientalist movement, which depicted cultures outside of Europe with varying degrees of accuracy and romanticization.

Influence & Connections: He was influenced by artists like Théodore Chassériau and associated with the Barbizon School, demonstrating a connection to broader artistic trends of his time.

Where to read more

The artist Alberto Pasini originaluniqueart.com/en/artists/alberto-pasini/
Similar works More works to compare originaluniqueart.com/en/art/similar/alberto-pasini-l-abbeveraggio-8DNUZ5-en/

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Cite this artwork

MLA: Pasini, Alberto. L'abbeveraggio. n.d., https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/alberto-pasini-l-abbeveraggio-8DNUZ5-en/
APA: Pasini, Alberto (n.d.). L'abbeveraggio [Painting]. https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/alberto-pasini-l-abbeveraggio-8DNUZ5-en/
Chicago: Alberto Pasini. L'abbeveraggio. n.d. https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/alberto-pasini-l-abbeveraggio-8DNUZ5-en/
Harvard: Pasini, Alberto (n.d.) L'abbeveraggio. Available at: https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/alberto-pasini-l-abbeveraggio-8DNUZ5-en/

L'abbeveraggio — Alberto Pasini

Look closely

Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

What catches your eye first, and why?
Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
Our catalogue files this work under: horses. Do you agree? What would you add, or take away?
Look back at Circassian Cavalry Awaiting Their Commanding Officer At The Door Of A Byzantine Monument; Memory Of The Orient (1880), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
Orientalism: European pictures of North Africa and West Asia — often imagined rather than observed, and worth questioning. Where can you see that in this work?

Your response

Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.

Questions & Answers

Who created "L'abbeveraggio"?

"L'abbeveraggio" was created by Alberto Pasini. The information on this page describes Alberto Pasini's original work.

Where can I buy a print of "L'abbeveraggio" by Alberto Pasini?

"L'abbeveraggio" is available as a fine art print on cotton canvas or archival canvas paper. Orders are placed on this page, in the size of your choice.

Where can I find statistics about "L'abbeveraggio" by Alberto Pasini?

Statistics about "L'abbeveraggio" by Alberto Pasini are on the artwork's Stats page: monthly visits of the artwork, visits of the artist's works, and country and language breakdowns of recent visitors.

Can I order an oil reproduction of "L'abbeveraggio"?

You can order a hand-painted reproduction of "L'abbeveraggio" by Alberto Pasini directly on this page: a hand-painted oil reproduction on linen canvas, made to order.

What level of contrast does "L'abbeveraggio" by Alberto Pasini show?

The light-dark contrast of "L'abbeveraggio" is recorded as statement. Contrast describes how strongly light and dark areas differ.

What is "L'abbeveraggio" about?

"L'abbeveraggio" by Alberto Pasini depicts: horses.

Where can I see a preview of "L'abbeveraggio"?

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