2117

About this artwork

collector's mark: Lugt 2228a

Art Historical Context

"2117" is a captivating work on paper by the lesser-known 19th-century artist Forté Férogio, sometime between 1844 and1854. Measuring 314 mm in height by 492 mm in width this piece exemplifies the intimate scale typical of drawings and sketches from the Romantic era, a time when artists across Europe explored personal expression amid rapid social and industrial changes. Férogio, likely active in French or Italian circles given his name, contributed to the rich tradition of works on paper that served as studies, preparatory designs, or standalone compositions. The medium of paper underscores i...