Entwurf für eine Wanddekoration Nr. 2, alte Corcoran Gallery of Art

Europäische Grafik 1833–1921, 1880

The image shows an ornately decorated wall featuring a frieze with various sculptural elements and a painted portrait medallion. Beneath the frieze are name plaques for "PAOLO VERONESE," "TIZIANO VECELLIO," "PIETRO PAUL RUBENS," and "RAFFAELLO D'URBINO." Two framed paintings are displayed on a mauve-colored section of the wall. The upper painting depicts figures in a pinkish natural setting, while the larger bottom painting shows a tranquil landscape with trees and mountains. The color palette includes earthy tones for the figures and terrain, and a blend of greens and blues for the landscape. The wall is decorated in subdued browns and purples, while the frames of the paintings are gold-toned.
Künstler
Europäische Grafik 1833–1921
Datierung
1880
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
watercolor over graphite on wove paper mounted to board
Maße
42,55 × 23,97 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The image shows an ornately decorated wall featuring a frieze with various sculptural elements and a painted portrait medallion. Beneath the frieze are name plaques for "PAOLO VERONESE," "TIZIANO VECELLIO," "PIETRO PAUL RUBENS," and "RAFFAELLO D'URBINO." Two framed paintings are displayed on a mauve-colored section of the wall. The upper painting depicts figures in a pinkish natural setting, while the larger bottom painting shows a tranquil landscape with trees and mountains. The color palette includes earthy tones for the figures and terrain, and a blend of greens and blues for the landscape. The wall is decorated in subdued browns and purples, while the frames of the paintings are gold-toned.

Europäische Grafik 1833–1921