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Interior of a House at Fondi. Fondi is town halfway between Rome and Naples, Italy
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Interior of a House at Fondi. Fondi is town halfway between Rome and Naples, Italy
Interior of a House at Fondi. Fondi is town halfway between Rome and Naples, Italy. A poor family sitting down to a meal of polenta which has been cooked in a saucepan of water suspended on a hook over the fire. Polenta flour can be made from wheat, chestnuts or maize, and the poorest people would eat it with nothing but a little salt. Hand coloured lithograph from Italian Scenery, Manners and Customs by Buon Airetti (London, 1806)
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This hand-coloured lithograph takes us back in time to the interior of a humble house at Fondi, a picturesque town nestled halfway between Rome and Naples in Italy. The scene depicts a poignant moment as a poor family gathers around their modest table, ready to savor their meager meal of polenta. Suspended on a hook over the crackling fire, a saucepan filled with water boils vigorously, cooking the simple dish that will nourish their bodies. Polenta, made from either wheat, chestnuts or maize flour, was often consumed by those who had very little else. In this instance, the poorest members of society would eat it with nothing but a sprinkle of salt for flavor. As we observe this intimate domestic setting through the artist's eyes, we can almost taste the warmth and sustenance that polenta provided for these hardworking individuals. The attention to detail in this lithograph is remarkable; every element within the room showcases not only an accurate portrayal of Italian customs and dress during that era but also highlights the resilience and strength exhibited by families facing adversity. This image serves as both an artistic masterpiece and historical documentation of life in early 19th-century Italy. As we immerse ourselves in this scenery captured by Buon Airetti in 1806 London publication "Italian Scenery, Manners and Customs" let us reflect upon how food has always played an essential role not just as sustenance but also as a symbol of unity amidst challenging circumstances.
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