Ariccia von der anderen Talseite aus
Deutsche Grafik 1850–1890, 1866
- Künstler
- Deutsche Grafik 1850–1890
- Datierung
- 1866
- Gattung
- Zeichnung
- Technik
- watercolor over graphite heightened with white, on brown laid paper
- Maße
- 29,9 × 36,6 cm
- Sammlung
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Lizenz
- Gemeinfrei, CC0
Bildbeschreibung
The image shows an aerial view of a hillside town. The town's buildings are depicted with soft brushstrokes, displaying classical architectural elements. The horizon is placed higher in the image, allowing a view of the town's ridgeline. In the foreground, there are outlines of trees and bushes in tan and soft brown shades. A viaduct with arches stretches across the landscape in the distance. The sky is a muted gray-blue tone, possibly indicating a calm or overcast atmosphere. The use of neutral tones and fine lines gives the drawing a contemplative quality.