Asino — Italian Donkey Study

Asino presents a donkey in quiet profile within a restrained rural landscape. Its dark gray coat is articulated through dense engraved lines, with lighter markings around the muzzle, eye, underside, and legs giving definition to the animal's form.

Hand-colored foliage, rocks, exposed earth, and a fallen branch create a modest foreground beneath the donkey, while a small rural building appears in the distance. Generous areas of aged ivory paper surround the scene, giving the central figure the clarity of a zoological specimen while retaining the atmosphere of an eighteenth-century landscape illustration.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: Not confirmed
• Title: Asino — Italian Donkey Study
• Original title: Asino
• Series: Descrizioni degli animali
• Date: 1771–1775
• Period: 18th century
• Place of Origin: Venice, Italy
• Medium: Hand-colored engraving

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

Exact frame dimensions, component availability, and production specifications may vary slightly depending on the selected size and destination.