Tivoli and the Temple of the Sibyl Above the Aniene Gorge

Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827, 1824

The image features an aerial view overlooking a landscape with cliffs, trees, and water. A distant city or village is seen on rocky cliffs in the horizon. The brushstrokes are detailed, typical of wash drawings, with gray and brown tones creating depth and form. The color palette is muted with earth tones, including grays, browns, and greens, with hints of blue in the water.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827
Date
1824
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and black ink with gray wash, touched with watercolor, over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
48.6 × 38.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image features an aerial view overlooking a landscape with cliffs, trees, and water. A distant city or village is seen on rocky cliffs in the horizon. The brushstrokes are detailed, typical of wash drawings, with gray and brown tones creating depth and form. The color palette is muted with earth tones, including grays, browns, and greens, with hints of blue in the water.

Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827