Fight of Women in Rome
Medium
Drawing
Classification
Drawing
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt
Accession Number
1931-73-292
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Fight of Women in Rome**Created by Italian artist Bartolomeo Pin between 1807 and 1808, this dynamic drawing captures a dramatic scene of women engaged in conflict amid the vibrant backdrop of Rome. Pinelli (1781–1835), a celebrated engraver and illustrator based in the Eternal City, was renowned for his depictions of Roman customs,, and everyday life. Working during the Napoleonic era when Rome buzzed with political upheaval and cultural revival, he drew inspiration from ancient sources like Virgil and Dante, blending neoclassical precision with spirited narrative energy. As a preparatory ...