Tivoli and the Roman Campagna

Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827, 1820

The painting shows an elevated view of a historic village with rooftops, plains, and mountains in the distance. The brushstrokes are delicate, capturing architectural forms with subtle outlines and washes of color. The color palette includes muted earth tones on buildings and rich green tones on trees, with a sky painted in light blues and whites. The image conveys a serene and timeless atmosphere, focusing on detailed architecture and expansive landscape.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827
Date
1820
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
19.4 × 23.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The painting shows an elevated view of a historic village with rooftops, plains, and mountains in the distance. The brushstrokes are delicate, capturing architectural forms with subtle outlines and washes of color. The color palette includes muted earth tones on buildings and rich green tones on trees, with a sky painted in light blues and whites. The image conveys a serene and timeless atmosphere, focusing on detailed architecture and expansive landscape.

Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827