Sonne bricht durch die Wolken über der römischen Campagna

Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850, 1844 oder nach

The artwork presents a landscape view of the Roman Campagna, with the horizon positioned low, allowing the sky to dominate the scene. Dark clouds stretch across the upper portion, with sunlight piercing through, casting rays across the sky and illuminating parts of the land. The color palette includes warm oranges and yellows where the sun breaks through, transitioning to deeper blues and grays in the clouds. Close to the viewer, a cluster of trees is depicted with detailed, textured brushstrokes, adding depth and contrast against the expansive vista beyond.
Künstler
Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850
Datierung
1844 oder nach
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
oil on paper mounted on a second sheet and then on canvas
Maße
29 × 44 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The artwork presents a landscape view of the Roman Campagna, with the horizon positioned low, allowing the sky to dominate the scene. Dark clouds stretch across the upper portion, with sunlight piercing through, casting rays across the sky and illuminating parts of the land. The color palette includes warm oranges and yellows where the sun breaks through, transitioning to deeper blues and grays in the clouds. Close to the viewer, a cluster of trees is depicted with detailed, textured brushstrokes, adding depth and contrast against the expansive vista beyond.

Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850