Dina Masnata Spasciani

Dina Masnata Spasciani (born in Cagliari in 1893 – active until at least the 1950s) was a Sardinian artist, primarily active in etching and graphic art. Her work is characterized by a focus on rural life and the Sardinian landscape. Among her best-known works are engravings depicting Sardinian natural landscapes and subjects related to the island’s daily and anthropological life. A portion of Dina Masnata Spasciani’s collection of engravings is held in the Prints Cabinet of the University Library of Cagliari. This collection contains several original etchings and prints that document her engraving practice, demonstrating her artistic commitment to the representation of Sardinia in the twentieth century and the attention paid to graphic art in the library’s holdings.