{"title":"Constantino Cumano","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"de-molen-constantino-cumano","title":"De molen - Constantino Cumano","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching of a Dutch windmill by Constantino Cumano, capturing the structural precision and quiet atmosphere of rural architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Constantino Cumano captures a Dutch windmill, a subject that held a particular fascination for European artists during the nineteenth century. Cumano, an Italian artist, demonstrates a precise approach to line work, focusing on the structural mechanics of the mill and its adjacent dwelling. The composition relies on a clear, open space, allowing the viewer to observe the textures of the masonry and the wooden framework of the sails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs a delicate etching technique, using varying densities of cross-hatching to define shadow and form. The mill stands as the primary subject, positioned to the left of the frame, while the surrounding terrain remains largely suggested, providing a sense of scale without overwhelming the architectural detail. The inclusion of small figures in the distance adds a human element to the scene, grounding the structure within a wider, quiet environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCumano's work reflects the period's interest in documenting vernacular architecture and rural life. The print avoids excessive ornamentation, favouring a direct, observational style that prioritises clarity. The paper tone and the fine quality of the lines suggest a careful printing process, typical of the era's interest in reproducing graphic works for study and collection. This piece offers a glimpse into the artist's technical proficiency and his interest in the quiet, functional beauty of European rural structures. It is a study of form, light, and the physical presence of the windmill against a sparse horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/highland-lassie-edwin-henry-landseer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eHighland Lassie - Edwin Henry Landseer — Edwin Landseer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tul-lock-chish-ko-drinks-the-juice-of-the-stone-choctaw-george-catlin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTul-lock-chísh-ko, Drinks the Juice of the Stone (Choctaw) - George Catlin — George Catlin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Constantino Cumano","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58689033666895,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58689044382031,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58689044414799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58689044447567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58689044480335,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58689044513103,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58689044545871,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58689044578639,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58689044611407,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58689044644175,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58689044676943,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58689044709711,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-molen_Poster_CompositorV1_1788660889927.jpg?v=1788661366"},{"product_id":"self-portrait-with-plumed-velvet-beret-constantino-cumano","title":"Self-Portrait with Plumed Velvet Beret - Constantino Cumano","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching by Constantino Cumano, capturing the artist in a historical velvet beret with a plume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Constantino Cumano presents a study of the artist in a style reminiscent of seventeenth-century Dutch masters. The subject wears a velvet beret adorned with a plume, a costume choice that suggests an interest in historical dress and the romanticised persona of the artist. Cumano employs a technique that relies on fine, controlled lines to define the texture of the fabric and the contours of the face. The shading is achieved through cross-hatching, which creates depth and volume within the figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition focuses on the sitter, who gazes directly towards the viewer with a steady expression. The use of light and shadow is deliberate, drawing attention to the features of the face while allowing the details of the clothing to recede into the darker tones of the print. This work reflects the broader interest in printmaking as a medium for personal expression and technical experimentation during the period. The clarity of the line work demonstrates a high level of proficiency in the etching process, capturing both the softness of the plume and the weight of the velvet garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a self-portrait, the image offers insight into how the artist wished to be perceived, adopting a guise that evokes a sense of tradition and artistic heritage. The print is a fine example of the portraiture traditions that persisted into the early nineteenth century, where the artist often looked back to earlier eras for inspiration in both subject matter and technical execution. The work is presented here as a museum-grade fine art print, preserving the original quality of the etched lines and the subtle tonal variations of the paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/saint-jerome-jean-jacques-de-boissieu\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSaint Jerome - Jean-Jacques de Boissieu — Jean-Jacques de Boissieu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tells-chapel-on-lake-lucerne-salomon-gessner\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTell's Chapel on Lake Lucerne - Salomon Gessner — Salomon Gessner\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Constantino Cumano","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58690176090447,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58690187034959,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58690187067727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58690187100495,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58690187133263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58690187166031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58690187198799,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58690187231567,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58690187264335,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58690187297103,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58690187329871,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58690187362639,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Self-Portrait-with-Plumed-Velvet-Beret_Poster_CompositorV1_1788667452737.jpg?v=1788677952"},{"product_id":"zelfportret-met-baret-en-geborduurde-mantel-constantino-cumano","title":"Zelfportret met baret en geborduurde mantel - Constantino Cumano","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching by Constantino Cumano, depicting the artist in a beret and embroidered mantle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by the Italian artist Constantino Cumano presents a self-portrait of the artist wearing a beret and an embroidered mantle. The work reflects the tradition of the artist as a subject, a practice common among printmakers of the period. Cumano employs fine, controlled lines to define the facial features, the texture of the hair, and the decorative elements of the clothing. The composition is contained within a square plate mark, focusing the viewer's attention on the sitter's direct gaze and the subtle variations in shading across the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technique demonstrates a clear understanding of the etching process, where the artist uses cross-hatching and varying line weights to create volume and depth. The mantle, with its embroidered details, provides a contrast to the simpler background, suggesting a sense of historical or theatrical costume. This choice of attire aligns with the period's interest in historical revivalism and the romanticised depiction of the artist figure. The print is characterised by its precision and the clarity of its execution, typical of the academic training prevalent in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstantino Cumano, born in 1767, was active during a period of transition in European art. His work often displays the technical rigour associated with the Neoclassical style, while the subject matter hints at the emerging interest in personal expression and character study. The print is presented here as a high-quality reproduction, capturing the fine detail of the original copperplate work. It offers an insight into the technical capabilities of the artist and the aesthetic preferences of his time, providing a clear example of portraiture in the medium of etching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/saint-jerome-jean-jacques-de-boissieu\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSaint Jerome - Jean-Jacques de Boissieu — Jean-Jacques de Boissieu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tells-chapel-on-lake-lucerne-salomon-gessner\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTell's Chapel on Lake Lucerne - Salomon Gessner — Salomon Gessner\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Constantino Cumano","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58690219966799,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58690263679311,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58690263712079,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58690263744847,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58690263777615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58690263810383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58690263843151,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58690263875919,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58690263908687,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58690263941455,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58690263974223,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58690264006991,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Zelfportret-met-baret-en-geborduurde-mantel_Poster_CompositorV1_1788679805749.jpg?v=1788680728"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/collections\/constantino-cumano.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}